Christmas Cookie Countdown *Gingersnaps*

Now, these are called gingersnaps, but nothing about them snaps. They are spicy, moist and chewy. These make the absolute best ice cream sandwiches when paired with vanilla bean ice cream. Although there are so many holiday flavors of ice cream out there right now, I bet just about any one of them would be fabulous as well.

That said, these cookies need nothing more than a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of tea.

Recipe:

1 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup molasses

1 egg

2 1/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon salt

Sugar for rolling

Mix brown sugar, shortening, egg and molasses in a large bowl. Add everything but the sugar for rolling and mix well. Scoop tablespoons out and shape them into a ball, roll into sugar and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack, store in an airtight container.

Happy Baking!