Ginger Crackels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted enriched flour
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar (part brown)
1 egg (unbeaten)
1/4 c. molasses

Preparation

Measure flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon and salt into sifter. Sift twice.
Return to sifter.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually, creaming after each addition.
Beat in egg and molasses; sift dry ingredients over creamed mixture.
Blend well.
Form dough into balls about 1-inch diameter.
Roll top side in granulated sugar.
Place 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in moderate oven, 300\u00b0, for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are slightly rounded, crackly and lightly browned.
Makes about 4 dozen.