Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies

Fall is exactly 2 weeks away and I am so excited for cozy season to begin - it could not come soon enough! In anticipation for the coming chilly days, I made one of my very favorite spicy fall cookies - chewy ginger snaps! These cookies are the perfect combination of savory & sweet and my family has been enjoying them as an after dinner treat all week! Years ago, a family friend shared this recipe with my mom & today, I'm sharing it with you!

Start by creaming 3/4 cup of vegetable shortening and 1 cup of sugar together in a medium size mixing bowl. Then, beat in one egg until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Add in 1/4 cup of molasses and stir until it is well incorporated. Then, add in 2 cups of all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of powdered ginger and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Roll the dough into 1 inch balls (I use a little under a tablespoon of dough for each ball). Once the balls are rolled, roll them in granulated sugar and place them on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper about 2 inches apart.

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to let them cool further.

CHEWY GINGER SNAP COOKIES
yield: 40 cookies
ingredients
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions
1. Cream vegetable shortening and sugar together in a medium size mixing bowl. Beat in egg until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in molasses.
2. Add in flour, baking soda, salt, powdered ginger and cinnamon and stir until everything is well combined.
3. Roll the dough into one inch balls, roll the balls in sugar then place them on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper 2 inches apart.
4. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the cookies to set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack and allowing them to cool completely before enjoying!

Enjoy!