Gingersnap Cookies
This is a recipe that I make frequently and also the most requested recipe.
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Gingersnaps
3/4 cup shortening 2 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnammon
1/4 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
Cream the shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg until fluffy. Sift together the flour,
soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and ginger; stir into molasses mixture.
Form in small balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in moderate over (350 degrees) for 8-10 minutes, or just until slightly browned.
Makes about 5 dozen.