My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these crisp and chewy gingersnaps in it. They're still my favorite cookie recipe. My daughter, Becky, used this recipe for a 4-H fair and won a blue ribbon. Christmas Recipes Dessert | Christmas Recipes Dinner | Christmas Recipes Baking | Christmas Recipes | Christmas Recipes Appetizers | Christmas Food | Christmas Food Ideas | Christmas Food Gifts
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Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 large egg, room temperature 1/4 cup molasses 2 cups all-purpose flour Check below.
Instructions:
First of all. Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, combine next five ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Step two, Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Dip one side into remaining sugar; place 2 in. apart, sugary side up, on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned and crinkly, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
