The Perfect Ginger Snap

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup crisco (plain)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone baking liner.
• 2 2. cream the crisco and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until creamy.
• 3 3. add egg and molasses, mix until all are combined.
• 4 4. sift the remaining ingredients together, then stir into wet mixture until all are combined and the mixture is uniformed.
• 5 5. use a measuring tablespoon and scoop out dough, roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet. use 2 fingers to flatten them a little.
• 6 6. bake 12 -14 minutes, then let cool slightly (about 2 minutes) before placing on wire rack for remaining cool down time. ( about 5 minutes).