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Ginger Snaps

Ethnicity
American 
Base Type
Other 
Course
Dessert 
Preparation Time
30-60 Minutes 
Difficulty
Easy 
Serving Size
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Source
 
Source Description
Molasses Cookies 
Last Modified
10/14/23, 12:00 AM 
User
Russ Bauer

Ingredients
2 c sugar
1 c shortening
1 c molasses
2 ea egg
1 T vinegar, white
1 t salt
1 T ginger
1 T cinnamon
3 t baking soda
5 c flour, white
Directions
1) Mix/cream sugar and shortening together
2) Add and beat the eggs and molasses, blending well
3) Add vinegar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, then flour and mix until it makes a stiff dough
4) Roll into balls, roll tops of balls in sugar and put onto greased cookie sheet - do not flatten
5) Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees