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ginger snaps

Ginger Snap Cookies

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These ginger snap cookies are a soft and gentle-flavored ginger cookie. Add the white chocolate frosting for additional flair and flavor, and you're set to go.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups flour sifted
  • 2 Tbsp. ginger
  • 4 tsp. soda
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 cup shortening I used butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • White chocolate

Instructions
 

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Cream shortening, then add sugar gradually.
  • Mix until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and molasses
  • Add dry ingredients and blend together
  • Form into small balls and roll in sugar
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Press down using a flat-bottomed cup
  • Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until tops are slightly rounded and lightly brown and crackly.