Cardamom Snaps

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Cardamom Snaps

 

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. ground cardamom

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 cup mild-flavored molasses

1 egg

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

 

In a mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed

for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, baking soda, 1-1/2 teaspoons of the

cardamom,

and the cinnamon. Beat on medium to high speed until combined. Beat in molasses

and egg. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in

remaining

flour.

 

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in mixture of granulated sugar and

remaining

1/2 teaspoon cardamom to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie

sheet.

 

Bake in 375 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are

slightly

cracked. Cool on wire rack. Package 6 cookies in a small glass tumbler; seal

with

waxed paper; tie with string.

 

Makes about 48 cookies.

Prep: 25 minutes

Bake: 8 minutes

 

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

 

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