GINGERSNAPS

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together shortening, sugar, molasses and egg until fluffy. Sift dry ingredients. Stir into molasses mixture. Form into small balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.