Old Fashioned Gingersnaps
Oven: 375 degrees
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1. In a large mixing bowl, combing about half of the flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed till combined. Beat or stir in remaining flour.
2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the granulated sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool cookies on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 48 cookies.
This is a vintage recipe from the old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. My mom gave me a copy of it when I first bought my cottage. Mine is old and tattered. I love all of the vintage photos and recipes. I brought these to my knitting group today. They were very popular with the people who still eat sugar and gluten. I sent the tin home with one of the ladies who really enjoyed them. I like to keep the dough in the refrigerator, and make up a dozen at a time.
They look so delicious. And I love love love that vintage tin. Is it a tea container Stephenie?
ReplyDeleteHi Nil, It's a tin that holds recipe cards. I've had it for over twenty years. I love the illustration on the front and sides. I love it, too.
DeleteOooooh they look delicious. I love ginger. Such a great one to take to your knitting group.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kylie. Kids usually love ginger snaps, too. They have such a nice fragrance from the ginger and molasses.
Deleteooo i love vintage tins & that is a beauty! there is always a lot of detail on the old tins, you don't get it with the modern ones, also the old ones usually seal better.
ReplyDeletethanx for sharing
I like the old ones, too, Selina. I ordered this year's ago from Celestial Seasonings. Sometimes I find vintage cookie tins at our Salvation Army.
DeleteI love the old fashioned ginger cookies! Can't wait to try these... your lucky knitting group.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill. This is a fun recipe. I like the way they crinkle on the top. Enjoy!
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