Gingersnaps (Soft & Chewy)

By janicecraig

Ingredients

• 3 ⁄4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ⁄4 cup molasses
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups flour, sifted
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg.
Stir in sifted, flour, salt and baking soda.
Then cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Dough will be soft and sticky.
Roll, into walnut-sized balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes. Cookie will flatten out while baking.