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Auntie’s Gingersnaps
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Invest in an offset spatula, which makes it easier to remove cookies from baking sheets.
These cookies turn out perfect every time. The shape, the flavor and the ease of preparation make this recipe one of my all-time favorites.
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon cloves
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream sugar and shortening together. Add eggs and molasses, and mix well. Mix in remaining dry ingredients until stiff dough forms. Form into balls the size of walnuts. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes.
Freezeworthy: Yes, but cool completely first.
Makes about 5 dozen.
Eleanor Bernat
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