Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

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. 

Hot out of the oven!

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.