Gingersnap Cookies

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first four ingredients well, then add remaining ingredients. Dough will be crumbly.

Shape into balls the size of walnuts and dip one side in sugar. Place on a sprayed cookie sheet sugar side up. Bake 10 to 15 minutes in 350 degree oven. Makes approximately 2 1/2 to 3 dozen cookies.