Recipes > CookiesFebruary 02, 2009

Gingersnaps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cloves

Directions

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add the molasses and well beaten egg. Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Roll into small balls (size of a walnuts); dip or roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Store in airtight container. Longer kept, the better the cookie. Yield: 3 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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