ginger snaps

(1 rating)
Recipe by
DeAnna Vander Vegt
So.St. Paul, MN

My family love these cookies and ask for them all the time.

(1 rating)
yield 7 dozens
prep time 10 Min

Ingredients For ginger snaps

  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 3/4 c
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    molasses
  • 2
    eggs
  • 4 c
    flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    clove, ground
  • 1 tsp
    ginger

How To Make ginger snaps

  • 1
    In a bowl beat shortening, soft butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and eggs beat well.
  • 2
    In another bowl add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Mix slowly into liquid mixture until all mixed in.
  • 3
    Put 1/2 cup sugar in bowl, take a teaspoonful of batter and roll into ball then in the sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes. Take out of oven before they go flat.

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