Lowney’s – Ginger Snaps

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses (240ml)
• ¼ to ½ cup butter, suet, or chicken fat (55-110g)
• 3 cups flour (approx. 360g)
• ½ teaspoon soda
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons salt

Method

1. Boil shortening and molasses two minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients, mixed and sifted. Beat well; chill over night.
3. Roll very thin. Shape with knife or cutter. Bake on buttered pan in quick oven eight to ten minutes (220°C, 425°F , Gas Mark 7, Fan 200°C).

Title

Lowney’s Cook Book

Author

Maria Willet Howard