Soft Gingersnap Cookies

CIMG2701

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 c shortening
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/4 molasses
  • 1 egg
  • sugar (for topping)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine all dry ingredients; mix well. Cut in shortening and butter until it forms coarse crumbs. Stir in molasses and egg and mix thoroughly. Form 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12  minutes. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

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