Ginger Snaps

I am always looking for great cookie recipes. My sister, Suzy, sent me this recipe for ginger snap (molasses) cookies and it is DIVINE! 

Ginger Snaps

1/2 C. margarine
1/2 C. shortening
2 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 C. molasses
3-4 C. flour
4 tsp. baking soda


Beat first 4 ingredients until creamy. Add next 4 ingredients and beat well. Stir in just enough flour to make into balls,a nd roll in sugar.


Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. You will be tempted to cook these longer, but I say NO! Also, I suggest softening your butter in the microwave first.

Note:  I used butter rather than margarine and the recipe turned out just fine! Also, I stuck to the suggested baking time and they stayed soft for a full week.