Gingersnap Cookies

Gingersnap Cookies photo
prep time:
15-20 minutes
cook time:
12-25 minutes
TamaraTamara Brown

These are some of my favorite cookies. I love making them in the fall. if you want them soft and chewy, eat the same day that you bake them.

ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 Tbs. baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • additional sugar to roll cookie dough in

directions

  • 1

    Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses, mix well. Mix dry ingredients and add to mixture.

  • 2

    Form cookies and roll in sugar. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.

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