posted by JudyAZ 11-07-102 1:13 PM
Gingersnaps
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light molasses
1 beaten egg
2 cups sifted enriched flour
2 teaspoons soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
Cream shortening and sugar; add molasses and egg; beat well. Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture; mix well.
Roll in small balls; dip into sugar; place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.