Ginger Snaps

CandyTX's Note:

This yummy recipe was sent to me by a friend. Don't eat too many - you'll have a tummy-ache!!!!!

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 cookies

• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup sugar (coarse or granulated)

Directions:

1. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 2 cups granulated sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add half of flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.
3. Shape dough into balls. Roll in coarse or granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.
4. Bake in a 350 oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed. (Do not over bake - they will not be chewy.) Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Cool. Enjoy!
5. ** Be sure to use plain, all-purpose flour and the baking soda and salt - they will not turn out right with self-rising flour.**.