Ginger Snaps
From Observatory
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- Ingredients
- 1 c. light molasses
- ½ c. shortening
- 3¼ c. flour
- ½ tsp. soda
- 1 tbsp. ginger
- 1½ tsp. salt
- Directions
1.
Heat molasses to boiling and pour hot molasses over shortening.
2.
Add dry ingredients and chill twenty-four hours.
3.
Take one-third of the mixture, roll thin and cut carefully.
4.
Bake in a moderate oven.
5.
Vary the rest with candied orange peel.
- Remarks
May be iced when baked.