Ginger cookies

Ginger cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• water - 2 Tbsp
• baking soda
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 3/4 c
• molasses - 4 Tbsp
• ginger - 1 tsp
• flour may have to add a little more - 2 c

How to make ginger cookies:

Mix sugar, spices, shortening, molasses, salt and eggs. Add soda, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water. Let dough stand for 10 minutes. Form into small balls. Drop on cookie sheet; flatten each ball and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Hand Formed cookies.