Cardamom Snaps

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cardamom
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup mild-flavored molasses
1 egg
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar

In a mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high
speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, baking soda, 1-1/2 teaspoons of
the cardamom, and the cinnamon. Beat on medium to high speed until
combined. Beat in molasses and egg. Beat in as much of the flour as you
can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in mixture of granulated sugar
and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cardamom to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on
an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in 375 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops
are slightly cracked. Cool on wire rack. Package 6 cookies in a small
glass tumbler; seal with waxed paper; tie with string.

Makes about 48 cookies.
Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 8 minutes

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

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