Gingersnap cookies

Gingersnap cookies

Ingredients/Components

• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour
• brown sugar - 1 c
• soda - 2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 3/4 c
• molasses - 1/4 c
• ginger - 1 tsp
• cloves - 1/2 tsp

How to make gingersnap cookies:

Cream together first 4 ingredients until fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture. Form into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan. Makes 5 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.