Gingersnap Gems
Prep: 20 min | Bake: 8-10 min/pan
Makes about 45 cookies
Ingredients
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon ground cloves
* ½ teaspoon ground ginger
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup sugar
* ¾ cup shortening
* ¼ cup molasses
* 1 egg
* Sugar
Directions
1. In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 cup sugar and shortening with an electric mixer till well combined. Beat in molasses; beat in the egg. Add the flour mixture and beat till combined.
3. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool on a cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 45 cookies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
calories: 74
total fat: 4g
cholesterol: 5mg
sodium: 70mg
carbohydrate: 10g
fiber: 0g
Recipe found at midwestliving.com
