Gingersnaps 1 Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup butter 1 egg-beaten 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp orange peel 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp cardamon 1/4 tsp cloves 2 1/2 cup flour Directions In a heavy pan,mix the sugar,molasses,shortening and butter and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat,cook and stir on low til boiling again. Cook for another 2 minutes. Cool for at least 45 minutes. Pour into a bowl and add the eggs,spices and baking soda. Add the flour,1/3 at a time,mixing well after each addition. Divide the dough in half and form into balls. Wrap each ball in plastic wrap and chill 2-24 hours. Using one ball at a time,roll out to 1/8 inch thickenss on a lightly floured surface. Cut shapes as desired. Bake,on a greased cookie sheet,at 375 for 5-6 minutes. [BACK]