Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. light molasses
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. vinegar
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. water
5 c. sifted flour (more if needed)

Preparation

Mix sugar, molasses, shortening and spices in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
Cool and add vinegar, then eggs one at a time. Beat after each addition.
Mix soda in the water.
Combine flour, soda and water with sugar mixture.
Roll out 1/4 inch thick.
Cut with 3-inch cookie cutter.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.