Monday, December 5, 2011

Oatmeal Gingersnaps

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)
Oatmeal Gingersnaps Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Additional sugar

Directions:
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 inch balls; roll in additional sugar.

Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.  Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until set (do not overbake).  Remove to wire racks to cool.

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