Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Additional sugar

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture, and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours.
2

Preheat oven to 350°. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased
3

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4

Bake until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.