Gingersnap Gems

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I think that these are just about the untimate ginger cookies. If you don't over bake them they will maintain a softness that is so toothsome. Warning! These cookies are telepathic and will call to you from the cookie jar to come and get them.

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Steps

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In a bowl , stir together flour , baking powder , baking soda , cinnamon , cloves , ginger and salt.

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Set aside.

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In a large mixing bowl , beat the 1 cup sugar and shortening with an electric mixer till well combined.

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Beat in molasses.

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Beat in the egg.

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Add the flour mixture and beat till combined.

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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.

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Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

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Bake in a 375 degree f oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are set and tops are crackled.

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Cool on a cookie sheet for 1 minute.

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Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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Makes about 45 cookies.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, salt, sugar, shortening, molasses, egg