Gingersnaps III

A small and tender spice cookie, this cookie is an excellent tea time treat.

• Calories: 121 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¾ cup shortening
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
• ¼ cup light molasses

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream together shortening and sugar. Mix in molasses and egg. Stir in sifted flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, clove, and ginger. Dough will be soft and a little sticky.

Step 2

Mold into walnut-sized balls, and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 7 to 8 minutes. Baking them longer will make them less soft, but still chewy.