Friday, 09 December 2011 21:43

Holiday Gingersnaps

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • ¾ cup soft shortening
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • Colored sugar for rolling in

Preparation:

Sift flour, salt, spices and baking soda. Cream the shortening until fluffy; gradually add 1 cup of sugar. Blend in egg and molasses, then stir in flour. Shape into 1½-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Flatten and sprinkle with more colored sugar. Bake at 350ºF/175ºC for 10 minutes.

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