Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Aunt Wanda's Ginger Cookies

2009 Aunt Wanda's Ginger Cookies (Gingersnaps) Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
Aunt Wanda's Ginger Cookies a.k.a. Gingersnaps
2009 Aunt Wanda's Ginger Cookies (Gingersnaps) Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com
  • 3/4 cup shortening or softened butter
  • 1 cup plus sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Cream shortening and/or butter with sugar. Add egg and mix. Mix in molasses. Combine rest of ingredients with a wire whisk in separate bowl. Gradually add to sugar mixture until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.

Makes approximately 3 dozen ginger cookies (a.k.a. gingersnaps)
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