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