Favorite Gingersnaps

These are always so soft & chewy. They are guaranteed to turn out everytime!!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 4 Dozen Cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1  egg
• 2  cups plain flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup sugar (for dipping)

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add molasses and egg, beat well.
3. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix.
4. Roll into marble size balls and dip in sugar.
5. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.