Good Old Gingersnaps

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I've been baking since i was a teenager and these were the first cookies i ever made. Favorites to this day! Just so you know; it's better to add the ginger to taste. I like to add extra myself.

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Steps

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Sift first six ingredients together.

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Cream sugar and shortening.

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Add egg and molasses.

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Add dry ingredients and mix well.

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Form walnut-sized balls and roll in a little sugar.

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Place on greased cookie sheet.

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Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

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flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, clove, ginger, sugar, butter, egg, molasses