Gingersnaps

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 - 2 1/4 cups flower
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Granulated sugar for topping

Directions

• Step 1
  Cream shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses.
• Step 2
  Mix in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
• Step 3
  Cover and chill 1 hour.
• Step 4
  Shaped dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.
• Step 5
  Dip tops in granulated sugar and place sugar side up 3" apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
• Step 6
  Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Step 7
  Immediately remove from baking sheet.

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