Gingersnaps

One I have been making for 30 years ... need to post for safe keeping! Had to call Mom for the recipe as the book I needed is packed away in a box that is hidden under covers while dust flies due to a geo thermal project!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 3-4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups shortening
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  cups sugar
• 1  cup molasses
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 2  eggs
• 4  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 5 -5 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon clove
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon allspice
• 1  teaspoon ginger

Directions

1. Mix first six ingredients.
2. Add dry ingredients.
3. Let chill for 1 hour.
4. Take 1 TBSP dough (I like to make them BIG!) , roll into a ball and roll in granulated sugar.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remember all stove temps are different.