San Juan Record | 1931-05-21 | Page 6 | Gingersnaps That Will Retain Crispness

gingersnaps Ginger snaps that will 8 retain crispness if the family likes like s ginger snaps you can make them sometimes at home homa by the recipe below from the bureau of home economics these ginger shape should be kept in a tightly closed ti tin to retain their crispness I 1 cup molasses vi top tap soda aoda cup butter or 2 abs tbs sugar other t her fat at I 1 to 2 abs tbs singer ginger 3 34 cups sifted flour I 1 top tap salt bait neat beat the molasses to the boiling point and pour it over the fat dissolve so ive the soda in a tablespoonful tablespoon tul of wa water ter add this and the sifted dry ingredients gred gradients lents to tile the molasses and fat mix mir well and make into a long roll as large around as the cookies are to be wrap this roll of dough ft in I 1 waxed paper and put in a cold place to chill for several hours or overnight the dough must be cold through and through to cut properly when ready to bake cut the roll into very thin slices with a sharp knife and bake in a moderate oven degrees fahrenheit until lightly browned remove from the pan while hot bot