Cinnamon Snaps

Name: Cinnamon Snaps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Sugar

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield 4-1/2 dozen

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Since I'm a longtime cinnamon fan, I decided to give traditional gingersnaps a different twist. My husband and son agree I spiced them up just right. We live on a ranch overlooking the ocean and also own a machine shop business.

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 129 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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