Gingersnaps
August21
- 3/4 C shortening
- 1 C brown sugar
- 1/4 C molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 C flour
- 2 tsp soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/4 C bran
Cream together the first 4 ingredients until fluffy. Sift in dry ingredients and stir well. Form into small balls. Roll in granulated sugar until the entire cookie is coated then place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes ( do not over-bake; they stay nice and soft if baked for 10 minutes or a little less). Cool slightly and remove from cookie sheet. Makes about 5 dozen.