Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps, Molasses Cookies....whatever you want to call them, they are SO good! I just love them! These are definitely one of my favorite cookies!!

I hope you try them out!!

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup shortening

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon each of cinnamon, ginger and cloves

Additional sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and shortening. Add egg and molasses. Combine flour, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in additional sugar and place on a greased cookie sheet. Using a fork, make a criss-cross pattern to slightly flatten each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10  minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Note:

-Check out the Pumpkin Whip recipe to serve with these fabulous cookies!!!