Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Gingersnaps   2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup oil 1/4 cup molasses, or 1/8 cup brown sugar and 1/8 cup corn syrup   Combine and mix flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Sift and return to sifter. Beat oil and sugar together, beat in eggs and molasses. Sift 1/4 of the flour mixture over molasses. Stir to blend. Repeat until all flour is added. Form teaspoonfuls of dough into small balls, rolling lightly between palms. Roll balls in extra sugar and place 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until top is slightly rounded and crackly.

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