I know a zillion of you have already tried and become addicted to
these, but circumstances seem to warrant yet another re-post. Enjoy!

Carol

* Exported from MasterCook *

Gingersnaps

Recipe By :Carol Peterson
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies/Bars Family Recipes
Signature Dishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup vegetable shortening -- or lard*
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups all-purpose flour

*Do not use butter or margarine - you'll wind up with ginger crepes
instead of cookies

Combine ingredients in order given.
Roll dough into balls the size of a walnut. Dip one side in sugar.
Place dough balls, sugar side up, on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F. (9 minutes)

Source:
"adapted from a recipe by Brer Rabbit Molasses"
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NOTES : Mom and I used to bake these cookies at my parents' lake cabin
on chilly days, to heat up the cabin. Well, that's the excuse we used.