Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Cream shortening, sugar, and egg until fluffy. Add molasses and mix well.
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Add remaining ingredients into a separate bowl and whisk well to combine. Add dry mixture to sugar mixture a little at a time until combined.
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Divide dough into 18 pieces, roll each into a ball and roll in sugar.
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Place cookies on an ungreased pan and bake 11-13 minutes
Recipe Notes
Makes 18 cookies