GRANNY'S GINGERSNAPS

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Another one of my grandmother's incredible recipes. This was a special treat when I was a little girl.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
  • Beat in the egg and molasses.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
  • Dip one side of each ball into sugar; place with sugar side up on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned and crinkly.

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