Christmas Ginger Snap Cookies
From a cozy mystery, A Catered Christmas by Isis Crawford
Ingredients
- ¾ cup soft shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup dark molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups flour
- ½ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix together shortening and sugar
- Add molasses and egg
- Sift together baking soda, flour, cloves, ground ginger, and salt
- Add dry ingredients to the shortening mixture.
- Mix until just blended.
- Chill for 1 hour or up to 24 hours
- Form 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar and sprinkles
- Place on a baking sheet with 2 inches between each
- Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes
- Do not overbake-they're best when they're soft