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Ginger Snaps

Recipe Introduction


These are every bit as good as the rolled. Just a lot easier and faster to make





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup vegetable shortening (I use Crisco butter flavor)
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
  
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• additional sugar for rolling cookies
  






Instructions



1. Cream shortening and sugar,add molasses, and mix well
   
   
2. In a separate bowl, place baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and flour,
   mix thoroughly with a whisk, or sift. Add to sugar mixture, and mixed just until combined.
   
   
3. preheat oven to 350 F
   
   
4. Form into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar, place balls 11/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
   
   
5. Bake about 12 minute,or until lightly brown around the edges
   
   
6. Let cool on cookie sheet.
   
   






Final Comments


Store in an air tight container