Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Ingredients/Components

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

How to make gingersnaps:

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses together. Sift and add to mixture the flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar. Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes approximately 5 dozen.

To store: For crisp cookies, store in loosely covered container; for soft cookies, store in tightly covered container.

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