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Ginger Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 1440 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 1460 Minutes
Servings: 20
A family favorite and fun to make for Christmas.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup crisco
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
colored crystal sugar
Directions:
1. Mix the Crisco, sugar, and egg on a mixer at a medium speed and then add molasses.
2. Mix *In separate bowl* the baking soda, flour, ginger and cinamon and then add to the other ingredients.
3. Refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5. Roll in balls *carful! the dough may crumble* and dip in sugar so the top of the ball is covered.
6. On a greased cookie sheet, press the balls down with a fork *pressing down is optional*.
7. Cook for 10-20 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com