Gingersnaps

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. dark molasses
  • 1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 2 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening and 1 cup of sugar. Stir in egg and molasses.
  3. 3
    Stir in all remaining dry ingredients except 1/2 cup sugar.
  4. 4
    Form dough into 1-inch diameter balls and roll in remaining sugar.
  5. 5
    Place 2 to 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6
    Bake 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool on cookie sheets, until firm.
  8. 8
    Remove carefully with spatula.
  9. 9
    Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

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