Good Old Gingersnaps

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (more if desired)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • extra sugar, for rolling

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift first six ingredients together.
  2. 2
    Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and molasses.
  3. 3
    Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. 4
    Form walnut-sized balls and roll in a little sugar.
  5. 5
    (can refrigerate if a little sticky, or use a bit of flour).
  6. 6
    Place on greased cookie sheet.
  7. 7
    Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

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