One
of our very favorite Christmas cookies is gingerbread cookies. Granted, we do have quite a few favorites,
but this chewy spiced cookie is always a part of our seasonal baking.
Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
¾ c. shortening
1 c. sugar
¼ c. molasses
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. clove
¼ tsp. salt
Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg, beat well. Add dry ingredients. Roll into small balls. Dip tops in sugar. Bake at 350° for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove to cooling rack. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
I
like to take six cookies and stack them up, wrap them in plastic wrap and tie
with a ribbon. This makes a sweet gift
or addition to a gift basket and a nice presentation. These also make nice teacher gifts.
We'll be making our shortbread this weekend I hope! The kids all love it! Happy baking!!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love shortbread cookies. I want to make some of those this year too. Enjoy yourselves!
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