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Ingredients
| molasses: 1 cup |
| multipurpose shortening: 1/2 cup |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| ginger (minced): 1 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 cups |
Gingersnaps
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
2 min -
Servings
36 serving(s)
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- Mix together molasses and shortening.
- Bring to a boil and boil for a few minutes.
- Take off the stove.
- Add the soda and stir.
- Let cool.
- Sift together the flour, ginger and salt.
- Stir into the cooled mixture, mixing well.
- Place in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out very thin on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into rounds.
- Bake in a hot oven (425*F) for a few minutes, about 2 1/2.
- Watch very carefully as they burn easily.
- Makes about 3 dozen.