Ginger Snaps

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1/3 Cup shortening
• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 Tbs molasses
• 1 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Additional sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together next six ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours.

2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.

3. Bake until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.