Gingersnaps
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A home-kitchen version of gingersnaps, written step by step so it's easy to follow that comes together with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 c. molasses
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 3 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 Tbsp. ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
Method
Heat to boiling point the molasses.
Pour it over shortening. Sift together and stir this into the flour, baking soda, ginger and salt.
Shape 1/4 the mixture at a time, keeping the rest of the dough in the refrigerator until you are ready to cut it out.
Roll as thin as possible; cut with small, round cutter.
Bake at 350° until crisp and dry (8 to 10 minutes).
Makes 100 or more.
Keeps well.
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