Old Fashioned Gingersnaps

Name: Old Fashioned Gingersnaps
Ingredients: 3/4 c shortening; 1 c sugar; 1 egg; 4 Tbsp molasses; 2 c all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp powdered ginger; 2 tsp cinnamon

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By Libby Hamilton
@libby5208

This recipe was given to me years ago by a student who gave these to me for Christmas.

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Ingredients

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3/4 c

shortening
1 c

sugar
1

egg
4 Tbsp

molasses
2 c

all purpose flour
2 tsp

baking soda
1 tsp

ground cloves
1 tsp

powdered ginger
2 tsp

cinnamon

How to Make Old Fashioned Gingersnaps

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Mix all ingredients and chill for 15 minutes. Roll into small balls using about a teaspoonfull of dough. Roll in sugar. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Make sure to not over cook these so they will be soft and chewy.

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