Ginger snap cookies are an absolute must around here during the holidays. But I like this old fashioned molasses cookie any time of the year.

These soft ginger cookies have just the right blend of cinnamon, cloves and ginger that perfectly enhance the molasses. YUM!

Want to see more of my favorite cookies: Visit my Best Cookie Recipes page.

The recipe originates from my Grandma. They are slightly crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. They are oh so good.

They also freeze very well so I make up a batch or two and throw them in the freezer and pull them out when I've got a craving for them.

GINGER SNAP COOKIES

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Cookies are such an easy dessert. They're quick to make and they're easy to eat. No serving dishes required.

Homemade Oreo cookies, peanut butter blossoms, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, GIANT chocolate chip cookies and fruit pizza cookies are a few of our other favorites.

INGREDIENTS FOR SOFT GINGER COOKIES

• shortening
• sugar
• molasses
• egg
• flour
• salt
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• cloves
• ginger

HOW TO MAKE MOLASSES COOKIES

1. Cream shortening, sugar and molasses.
2. Stir in egg.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Roll dough into quarter sized balls.
5. Dip cookie balls into sugar.
6. Bake on a greased pan at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

MORE OLD FASHIONED RECIPES FROM GRANDMA

• Effie's Sugar Cookies
• O' Henry Bars 
• Pie Crust
• Grandma's Rolls
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Monkey Bread
• Hot Fudge Sauce
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Best Ever Sugar Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Cheesy Corn Chowder
• Lemon Freeze

MORE COOKIE RECIPES

• Mint Chocolate Cookies
• Peanut Butter Blossoms
• Peppermint Kiss Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies WITHOUT Brown Sugar
• S'mores Cookies