Ginger Snaps
Source of Recipe
Mother
List of Ingredients
1-1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons gingerRecipe
Cream shortening and sugar together.
Beat in eggs, add molasses and sifted dry ingredients.
Roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in sugar.
Place on a baking sheet and press gently with a fork or bottom of a glass.
Bake in a moderate oven (375ºF) for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes about 7 dozen.