Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt
• flour - 5 c
• shortening - 1 c
• ginger - 1 Tbsp
• cloves - 1 tsp
• eggs, well beaten - 2 item
• New Orleans molasses - 1 c
• soda, dissolved in vinegar - 1 Tbsp

How to make gingersnaps:

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, molasses, soda and vinegar. Add sifted flour, salt and spices. Roll thin on a pastry cloth. Bake in moderate oven at 375°. Watch carefully, as ginger cookies burn easily.

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