Oatmeal Gingersnaps Recipe

By prairiemama

always get compliments on these delicious chewy cookies. The spicy aroma fills my kitchen when they're baking and never fails to set a warm holiday mood. —Sherry Harke

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Additional sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until
light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and molasses.
3. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to
creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in additional sugar.
5. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten
with a glass dipped in sugar.
6. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set (do not
overbake).
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.