Gramma's Gingersnaps

A tradition in my family, this recipe has been passed down from generation to generation. Soft for a few days afterward, these cookies are great both fresh and after sitting for a few days to build up that “snap”.

ingredients

1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
3 tbsp molasses
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda

directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F
2
Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg and molasses to mixture. Mix in the dry ingredients last.
3
Roll into marble-sized balls and roll in white sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching very carefully not to burn.

Source: My Mom <3