Soft Ginger Snap Cookies from Karen Dierkes dishes as eaten around the world Holiday Dessert bake-off Christmas Special recipe. Best Misc dessert 2010 recipe.

Makes 8 dozen

Ingredients 

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups stick margarine

2 cups granulated sugar

12 tablespoons or 3/4 cup molasses

2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

2 teaspoons ginger

4 teaspoons baking soda

5 cups flour

Method 

Beat eggs and add the shortening, sugar and molasses. Set aside. Sift together the salt, flour, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda. 

Add the sifted mixture to the egg mixture and combine together. 

Roll the mixture into small balls. Roll the balls in granulated sugar. 

Place balls on a cookie sheet and bake 6 or 7 minutes in 350 degree oven. Makes 8 dozen.