Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; Additional sugar

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional sugar

Directions

1

Cream shortening; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well.
2

Sift together flour, soda, and spices. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
3

Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place on greased baking sheets; lightly flatten balls. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until browned. (Tops will crack.) Place on wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.