Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Ingredients: 1/4 c. margarine; 1/2 c. butter flavor shortening; 1 c. brown sugar; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 egg; 2 1/4 c. flour; 2 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine
1/2 c. butter flavor shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Directions

1

Cream the first 4 ingredients.
2

Add egg; beat until fluffy. Sift together the remaining dry ingredients.
3

Stir into molasses mixture.
4

Chill dough at least 1 hour.
5

Form into small balls; roll in sugar.
6

Place, 2 inches apart, on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.
7

Makes about 5 dozen.