Gingersnaps

9 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. molasses

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon and salt.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening until soft.
  3. 3
    Beat in egg and molasses and gradually add sugar.
  4. 4
    Sift dry ingredients over creamed mixture; blend well. Form in small balls by rolling them tightly.
  5. 5
    Roll balls in granulated sugar.
  6. 6
    Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 300° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    If less spicy cookie is desired, use only 1 teaspoon ginger.

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