Great Grandma Moog's Gingersnaps

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. powdered ginger
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Granulated sugar for rolling

Directions

Sift dry ingredients to combine. In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until blended, stir in molasses and egg. Add the flour mixture in two parts, blending well. Shape the dough into a ball, cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Divide and shape the dough into 1-1/2inch balls, roll thoroughly in sugar, place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Penzey's Spice Catalog
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Great Grandma Moog's Gingersnaps