Monday, December 5, 2016

Cookie Jar Gingersnap Cookies

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)
Cookie Jar Gingersnaps Recipe

Ingredients:
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp.. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cream shortening and 1 c. sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and molasses.  In another bowl, combine the next 5 ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls.  Dip one side into remaining sugar; place 2 inches apart, sugary side up, on greased baking sheets.  Bake until lightly browned and crinkly, 12-15 minutes.  Remove to wire racks to cool.







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