Gingersnaps

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 2 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat oven to 350°.
  2. 2
    Cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the beaten egg and molasses and mix well.
  3. 3
    Add the sifted dry ingredients to first mixture and blend together.
  4. 4
    Chill dough for several hours.
  5. 5
    Shape the cooled dough into small balls about the size of a walnut and dip the tops in sugar.
  6. 6
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350°.
  7. 7
    Makes approximately 4 dozen cookies.

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