Suggestion for Gingersnaps

[NancyRogers]

This is for Cliff who wanted a recipe for gingersnaps:
preheat oven to 375 Cream 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar,1/4 cup molasses, and 1 egg till
fluffy. Sift together 2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour. 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnaamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves: stir into molasses mixture. Form into small balls. Roll in granulated sugar: place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (375) 12 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.

Charles

[Susan James]

GINGER PEAR CRUMBLE

1 c. gingersnaps into crumbs, 1 c. = 26 snaps
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt (opt.)
3-4 pared pears, cut in half or 2-1/2 c. drained pears
1 tbsp. lemon juice to sprinkle over

Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm.

[Susan James]

BAKED BEANS

2 cans Bush's baked beans (28 oz.)
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 c. catsup (or 1/4 c. chili sauce and 1/4 cup catsup)
1/2 c. crushed gingersnaps
1/2 c. brown sugar
5 or 6 strips of bacon
4 tbsp. onion, chopped

Saute bacon with onion. Combine remaining ingredients. Place in crockpot and cook for a few hours.

[Susan James]

BAKED BEANS

4 slices bacon
2 (1 lb.) cans pork & beans
1/4 c. dark corn syrup
1/4 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. chopped onion
3/4 c. finely crushed gingersnaps

Cut bacon in small pieces. Place in a 1-1/2 quart glass casserole. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir halfway through microwave time. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Stir every 4 minutes. Gingersnaps add lots of flavor. Serves 6.

[Susan James]

APPLE BAKE

3 lb. Mac. apples
10 gingersnaps (2" diameter)
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 pkg. Equal
1/2 c. water
2 tsp. lemon juice

Peel and core apples. Slice and place 1/2 in baking dish. Crush gingersnaps with cinnamon and equal. Sprinkle 1/2 on apples. Cover with remaining apples, sprinkle remaining crumbs. Mix water and lemon juice. Pour over apples and bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes.