Gingersnaps

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, unsifted
  • 2 Tbsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the shortening.
  2. 2
    Add sugar, egg and molasses.
  3. 3
    Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture.
  4. 4
    Chill at least 2 hours. (You may chill overnight or longer.)
  5. 5
    Roll in balls the size of a small walnut.
  6. 6
    Dip the tops of the balls in the 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon mixture and place about 3-inches apart on greased (sprayed) cookie sheets.
  7. 7
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375°.

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