Gingersnaps

Oven 350. Bake 10min.

Beat together:
3/4c shortening *can use coconut oil
1/2c margarine *can use Earth Balance margarine or replace portion or full amount with applesauce
2c brown sugar *can cut down to 1 cup brown sugar
3 egg whites

Stir in:
1/2c molasses *black-strap molasses is more iron rich, but will have a stronger taste as well

Add:
4-1/2 cups flour *may use GF blend
4tsp baking soda
2tsp cinnamon
2tsp ginger
1tsp cloves
1/4tsp salt when using GF blend
dash of cardamon (optional)

Then roll into balls, (dough will be sticky-you can refrigerate to harden up a bit) then roll around in sugar before putting onto sheet:
Pam Jolley