Gingersnaps

By gtbalm

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon each ground Tone's® Ground Cinnamon, cloves and ginger X A Taste of Fall Add aromatic Autumn flavor to both sweet and savory dishes with Tone's® Ground Cinnamon. Get Recipes >
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Additional sugar

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a glass.

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Yield: 2 dozen.