Gingersnaps

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. molasses
  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Add egg and molasses.
  3. 3
    Beat well. Add flour sifted with salt, soda, and spices.
  4. 4
    Mix well.
  5. 5
    Chill in refrigerator.
  6. 6
    This dough is soft, and must be thoroughly chilled to shape (overnight works well).
  7. 7
    Form into small balls.
  8. 8
    Roll in sugar.
  9. 9
    Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  10. 10
    Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 10 minutes.

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