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Molasses Sugar Cookies (Ginger Snaps)

Shared by Karen Smith Skogen

A family memory

The Story Behind It

These are a favorite at our house.

1

Ingredients

¾ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 tsp baking soda
2 cups flour
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt

2

Directions

Melt shortening in a 3 or 4-quart saucepan over low heat. (I melt shortening in a glass mixing bowl in the microwave). Allow to cool. Then add sugar, molasses and egg; beat well. Add flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt and mix well. Chill thoroughly. Form into one-inch balls, roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet two inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen cookies.