snap happy

we debated between the gingersnaps and an apple pie. in the end, the snaps won. it's time consuming to make the full recipe, but they freeze well, so we've got some profits for weeks to come.

gingersnaps

ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp ginger
• 4 1/4 cups flour
• 3 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsp cloves

directions:

1. cream shortening and sugars
2. add molasses and eggs; beat well
3. sift together dry ingredients; add
4. mix well
5. roll dough into small balls; roll balls in sugar
6. place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets
7. bake 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees

makes bunches, so after "taste testers" have performed their job, there will be plenty to share or freeze