Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 1 1/2 tsp soda
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, and cream thoroughly. Add unbeaten egg and molasses and beat until smooth. Sift remaining dry ingredients into creamed mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed. Roll dough into half to one-inch balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 16 minutes in a 350°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: Desserts
Keywords: desserts, cookies, gingersnap
