Mum’s Ginger Snaps
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
¾ C shortening, melted
1 C sugar
1 egg
¼ C molasses
2 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp ginger
Pinch of salt
Extra sugar, for rolling
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt.
In a mixing bowl, beat sugar & shortening.
Add egg and beat well
Add molasses and beat well.
Mix in flour mixture, until well combined.
Refrigerate dough for 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 325F
Form dough into 1 inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet, 2 inches
Bake at 325F for 12 – 15 minutes.
Enjoy!
