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Nana's Favourite Gingersnaps

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  • Servings: 48
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 8-10m
    • The following recipe serves 48 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1.5 cups shortening or lard or margarine
  • .5 cups molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • .25 cup white sugar in a small bowl
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Mix sugars and shortening until fluffy.

  • Step 2: Add eggs and molasses and mix well.

  • Step 3: Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

  • Step 4: Form into balls and roll in white sugar, place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • Step 5: Do not press flat!

  • Step 6: Bake at 375° F for 8-10 minutes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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