Gingersnaps.

I saw a segment on Bizarre Foods tonight. It featured some of the unusual foods of Minnesota. But, at the State Fair, Andrew also talked to Marjorie Johnson, who has over 1,000 blue ribbons for her baking. This one is from her website. I want the cookbook!

There are several other recipes on her website, including cinnamon rolls, oatmeal cookies, etc. Just click the link for the gingersnaps, and the links for the other recipes will be at the top of the page.

Gingersnaps

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup sugar (for dipping)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg in large bowl. In a separate bowl sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending until mixed. Dough can be chilled for easy handling.

Shape the dough into balls the size of whole walnuts. Roll balls in sugar, place on baking sheet. Bake 8-9 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool on sheet one minute before transferring to rack. Makes 3-4 dozen.

(c) 2006-2008 Marjorie Johnson