Gingersnaps

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening and 1 cup sugar; beat well.
  2. 2
    Add unbeaten egg; beat again.
  3. 3
    Add molasses; mix well.
  4. 4
    Mix dry ingredients and add, mixing well.
  5. 5
    Form into small balls and dip in white sugar.
  6. 6
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350° until they crack (about 10 minutes).
  8. 8
    Don't overbake.

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