Crispy Gingersnaps

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 Tbsp. molasses
• 2 cups flour (add about 1/2 cup more)
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in egg and molasses. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well; chill. Make into small balls the size of a walnut and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes in 350 degree oven.

By Robin from Washington, IA