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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My German grandmother, Oma used to make these gingersnap cookies when I was a child. I loved them. Ingredients:
3/4 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 cup molasses |
1 egg |
2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1 1/2 teaspoons cloves |
1 teaspoon ginger |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar- mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
2. Add molasses and egg to creamed mixture- add dry ingredients- stir or handmix.
3. Roll dough into small balls- roll in extra sugar.
4. Place on cookie sheet and flatten.
5. Bake 350 for 5-10 minutes.
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