Christmas Day GINGERSNAP COOKIES - How to make GINGER COOKIES Recipe

An American holiday favorite...GINGERSNAP COOKIES, also know as GINGER COOKIES. A crunch in every bite!! Santa LOVE them!! Click on "SHOW MORE" below for recipe...

GINGER SNAP COOKIES Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In large mixing bowl cream together...

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Molasses
• 3/4 cup all-vegetable shortening

Beat in...

• 1 egg
• until creamy.

In medium mixing bowl add...

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon cloves

Blend together with whisk. Add to shortening mixture and beat until well blended.

Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball. Roll in 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional. Place on cookie sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Cool cookies on cooling rack.

Store in airtight container up to 1 week.

Tips: Freezes well for up to 3 months.