Ginger Snap Cookies

Gr'ma Larene's Famous Molasses Cookies

What you need:

1 cup butter flavored shortening

1 cube margarine

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup molasses (Braer Rabbit Brand works best)

4 cups flour

4 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

What to do:

1. Mix together shortening, margarine, sugar, eggs and molasses.

2. In separate bowls mix together flour, baking soda, ground cloves, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt.

3. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture.

4.  After mixing completely, roll into walnut size balls and then roll in sugar.

5. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes

Cookie should be crispy around the edges and chewy in the middle.  

Every oven bakes differently so you'll have to experiment a little bit.

6. Cool on cookie rack.

This is a recipe I've been wanting to try for a long time and finally did. We were recently in Cedar City, Utah and grabbed a sandwich at a place called "The Grind" located in the old part of town.  The food was delicious and their ginger snap cookies were humongous and totally delicious.  They inspired me to try this recipe that originated with my neighbor and has been a family favorite of theirs for a long time. . . now it's going to turn into a family favorite of ours.  These cookies are just delicious and have a great taste and texture.  Give them a try and I don't think you'll be disappointed.