Ginger Snaps

jj

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger

directions

  • 1

    Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses, then sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll the dough lightly into balls the size of a marble.

  • 2

    Roll the balls in sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet,but do not press them down. Bake in a moderate oven at 350° for 15 minutes.

notes

The dough will handle better if it is left in the refrigerator until cold.

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