cardamom snaps

How To Make cardamom snaps

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375F.
• 2

  In a mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, baking soda, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the cardamom, and the cinnamon. Beat on medium to high speed until combined.
• 3

  Beat in molasses and egg. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour.
• 4

  Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in mixture of granulated sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cardamom to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• 5

  Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly cracked.
• 6

  Cool on wire rack.
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