Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 3/4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. ginger
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses

Preparation

Measure and sift together the first 5 ingredients; set aside. Cream together the shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients; blend well.
Form teaspoon size dough balls by rolling lightly between palms of hands.
Roll dough in granulated sugar to cover surface.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tops are slightly rounded, crackly and lightly browned.