MOM'S GINGERSNAPS

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This recipe was handed down to me by my mom, who got it from her mom. It's one of my family's favorite cookies, especially at Christmas time. I find it helpful if you refrigerate the dough for a few hours after you mix it up, as it isn't as sticky to work with.

Provided by kellib626

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup stick margarine or 3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups sifted flour

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg until light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture until blended. Form into small balls. Roll in sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Remove from pan immediately after baking . Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
  • Oven Temperature: 375 degrees (May vary with oven) Baking time: 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.9, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 1094.8, Carbohydrate 113.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 52, Protein 9.4

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