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Great gifts for giving
The perfect addition to any gift basket
Great idea for the holidays or any special occasion
~ Cookie Jar Gingersnaps ~
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 T ground ginger
2 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar, divided
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sift together first 5 ingredients; set aside.
Cream shortening and one cup sugar gradually
until well blended. Blend in egg and molasses.
Mix in dry ingredients; form into small balls
and roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches
apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for
12 - 15 minutes or until tops are rounded,
crackly and golden.
Makes 3 - 4 dozen cookies
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For gift giving, package cookies in a cellophane bag.
Place cellophane bag in sponge painted gift box. Use
homespun fabric or Christmas ribbon for the bow.
Add gift tag.
