ginger snaps

Name: Ginger Snaps
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) shortening; 3/4 cup(s) butter, softened; 2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) molasses; 2 - eggs; 4 cup(s) flour; 4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) clove, ground; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger

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DeAnna Vander Vegt

So.St. Paul, MN

Updated on Nov 13, 2012

My family love these cookies and ask for them all the time.

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prep time 10 Min

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yield 7 dozens

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 - eggs
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1 teaspoon ginger

How To Make ginger snaps

Step 1

In a bowl beat shortening, soft butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and eggs beat well.

Step 2

In another bowl add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Mix slowly into liquid mixture until all mixed in.
Step 3

Put 1/2 cup sugar in bowl, take a teaspoonful of batter and roll into ball then in the sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes. Take out of oven before they go flat.
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