Cindi's Ginger Snaps

I should really be letting Cindi post this recipe because it's one of her specialties, but they are Austin's favorite cookies, so I've been practicing. I've made them a few times in the last couple months, and today I finally got them how I like them. I added a little bit extra flour so they didn't come out as flat at 7 1/2 minutes was the perfect cooking time. I also usually half the recipe and it still makes 3 dozen. Perfect for a Christmas treat!

Ginger Snaps

Preheat oven to 350

cream: 1 1/2 cups shortening
add: 2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
mix
sift dry ingredients
1 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
4 cups flour
add to molasses mixture

form into balls and roll in sugar..... we also add sprinkles to bring a little somethin extra :)

cook for about 8 minutes
*I do 7 1/2 minutes for my oven. You just don't want to overcook them so they are nice and chewy... so take them out when they start to crackle on the top!