Maple Ginger Snaps

Name: Maple Ginger Snaps
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 each eggs; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger ground; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 each eggs
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, maple syrup and egg; blend well.
2

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
3

Stir in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt; mix well.
4

If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours for easier handling.
5

Preheat oven to 350F (180C)., grease cookie sheets.
6

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, blend well.
7

Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
8

Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown.
9

Cool for 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.