cinnamon snaps

(1 RATING)
47 Pinches
Kernersville, NC
Updated on Aug 28, 2011

I took these to a get together with friends a while back and I came home with a clean plate. They are very much like ginger snaps just with cinnamon.

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 1/2 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - additional sugar

How To Make cinnamon snaps

  • Step 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar till light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls, then roll in additional sugar.
  • Step 2
    Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes or till cookies are set and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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