Cookie Jar Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. plain flour
1 Tbsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg (unbeaten)
1/4 c. molasses

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together.
Add egg and molasses. Sift in dry ingredients; blend well.
Form teaspoonfuls of dough in balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and cracked. Bake at 350\u00b0.