Ginger Snaps
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Directions
n lg bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; blend well.
Stir in remaining ingredients; blend well.
Heat oven to 375.
Shape into 1" balls; roll balls in sugar.
Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are set.
Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Makes 36 cookies.