My mom’s friend Jacqueline always wowed us with these cookies, but none of us could have guessed how easy they are to make. A simple ingredient list and five simple steps are all that are needed to make these most wonderful ginger snaps. Perfect for holiday entertaining or gift-giving.
¾ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups sifted flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Cream shortening and sugar till light and fluffy.
Add egg, beat well. Add molasses.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Roll into 1 inch balls and dip in sugar.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes.
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