Cookie Jar Gingersnaps
2 cups all purpse flour
1 TBSP ground ginger
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves (can omit if you want to)
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 white vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup molasses
Sugar, for rolling
Preheat oven 350*. Sift dry ingredients into a med. bowl. In large bowl beat shortening til soft. Gradually add sugar and continue until fluffy, add egg and molasses, then stir in flour until blended thoroughly. Roll into balls and roll in sugar. Bake for about 9-10 minutes, until tops are crackled and lightly browned. (do not overcook, they are still really soft in the center when you take them out, these are best when soft and chewy) Remove from baking sheets to cool completely.
These cookies are fabulous and scream- "Fall is here!!!" They are guaranteed to please, I have never made them without receiving compliments. Have them with a glass of cold milk, or a cup of hot cider. Enjoy!
yeah! I can't wait to try your recipe! Thanks for getting the ball rolling. I am trying to think of a good recipe to put on here! I added labels to your post. It will make it easier down the road to find your recipe when there are hundreds more!
ReplyDeleteThese are really good! I've had them!! Hey Janelle, can you put your German pancake recipe on here? Katie, can you post your ebelskeeber recipe?
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