GINGERSNAP COOKIES

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This is the recie my grandmother gave to me. I have no idea where she got it from. But they are SO yummy! They are crisp and chewy and full of flavor. I usually buy the cloves whole and crush them myself.

Provided by Chalko

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup cooking oil
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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • In a large bowl place about half of the flour.
  • Add the brown sugar, shortening or oil, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till thoroughly combined. Then beat or stir in the remaining flour.
  • Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in sugar to coat.
  • Place 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or till edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool for one minute on cookie sheet. Cool on a wire rack.

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