How to Make Out of This World Chewy Gingersnaps

I will show you how to make chewy gingersnaps, once you make these you will never go back to regular gingersnaps again.
I know, I know, your probably thinking that's oxymoron a CHEWY gingerSNAP LOL but trust me, it's well worth it! You will not only be eating these left and right, all your friends will think you are a genius for thinking this up, it's a great gift idea, and they are wonderful with hot apple cider!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/4 C Shortening
• 1/2 C oil
• 3/4 sugar
• 1/2 C Grandma's brand unsulphured molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 1/4 C all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1 t ginger
• 1/2 t ground cloves

1. mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well blended, no need to sift the flour

2. once all mixed together, I make it right away (can't wait LOL) , it is sticky though, so you can refrigerate it for 2 hours to make it firm

3. make small 1 inch balls, roll in sugar, and flatten, bake in a preheated oven 350 degrees 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• be careful not to over bake, it's easy to do
• if you have an electric oven, they tend to run hotter try 325 degrees

[alishacra]

on 1/11/2009 Great information - thanks!

[hoolihan0519]

on 1/10/2009 This is my daughter's favorite cookie. Wait till she gets the chewy version. Thanks! RCR.

[sunshine11219]

on 1/10/2009 sounds yummy

[Upon-Request]

on 1/10/2009 Sound yummy! And they leave your house smelling good :)