Ginger Snaps

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. Butter
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 c. flour
• 1/4 t. salt
• 2 t. baking soda
• 1 t. cinnamon
• 1 t. cloves
• 1 t. ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Cream together shortening, molasses, sugar and egg. Mix in remaining ingredients. Beat well.

Chill 1 hour or overnight. Roll into 1 inch balls. Then roll in sugar. Place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375* for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 4 dozen