gingersnap cookies

 

Our friend Karen delivered these gingersnaps yesterday and my husband said they aren't your average gingersnap which prompted me to snap a photo and ask for the recipe!  They really are pretty too.

gingersnap cookies (our friend Karen)

Combine then set aside:

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon ginger

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream:

3/4 cup crisco (or 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco with 1/4 cup butter)

1 cup sugar

Add:

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

Combine the flour mixture with the other mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls.  Roll in sugar.  Place 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.