Pogen's Gingersnaps

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃).

2. Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, molasses, and egg until light and fluffy.

3. Sift together the dry ingredients; combine both mixtures.

4. Form the dough into walnut-size balls. With floured fingers, press the balls into flat circles on an ungreased cookie sheet.

5. Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Remove the gingersnaps from the cookie sheet as soon as they are cool and seal in a covered