Holly Jolly Gingersnaps

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 tsp Ginger

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Molasses

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Butter flavored shortening
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

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Description

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg, molasses and vanilla and mix well.  3. In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients and add to molasses mixture. Mix well. 4. Form dough into small 1-inch balls and dip one side of each dough ball in sugar. Place dough balls sugar-side up 2 inches apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets. Do not flatten. 5. Bake cookies 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned.  6. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and store in an air tight container.