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Ginger Snaps

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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.

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