Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3-4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups shortening; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 2 eggs; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 5 -5 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ginger

Submitted by keeneyfb

"One I have been making for 30 years ... need to post for safe keeping! Had to call Mom for the recipe as the book I needed is packed away in a box that is hidden under covers while dust flies due to a geo thermal project!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 3-4 dozen

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₄ cups shortening
¹⁄₄ cup water
2 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 eggs
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 - 5 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ginger

directions

Mix first six ingredients.
Add dry ingredients.
Let chill for 1 hour.
Take 1 TBSP dough (I like to make them BIG!) , roll into a ball and roll in granulated sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remember all stove temps are different.