OATMEAL GINGERSNAPS

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I always get compliments on these delicious chewy cookies. The spicy aroma fills my kitchen when they're baking and never fails to set a warm holiday mood. -Sherry Harke, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in additional sugar. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.