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Ginger Snaps Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. sugar,
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg,
1/4 c. mild molasses,
2 c. flour,
1 tsp. cloves,
2 tsp. baking soda,
1 tsp. cinnamon,
1 tsp. ginger
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cream shortening. Add sugar, egg, and molasses.

2. Put all dry ingredients into sifter and add to mixture.

3. Make into balls the size of a walnut. Roll in sugar. Bake in 350º oven for 15 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hr. 15 min.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is Jeff's favorite cookie! Hillary likes them too! This recipe is originally from my mother's Aunt Rosie, so that's why I think they are German.

 

 

 

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