old fashioned ginger snaps

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kat Ryan
Clayton, NC

this recipe has been in our family since the early 1900's

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For old fashioned ginger snaps

  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 c
    Molasses
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ginger powder
  • 1 tsp
    cloves
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make old fashioned ginger snaps

  • 1
    Cream shortening, sugar and eggs, lightly; Mix flour and spices together.
  • 2
    Add to egg mixture with molasses. (be careful NOT to over-mix. Combine ingredients until everything is moist and stop.)
  • 3
    Form small balls and roll them in granulated sugar. Bake 9 minutes at 350 degrees

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