Gingersnaps (soft, chewy and really easy!)
From: Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook
Submitted by: Steph:0)
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine about half of the flour, and all of the brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed till combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour.
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool cookies on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire rack and let cool.
Servings : 48 cookies
Units: Per cookie 2
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