Mixes in a Jar Recipes

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Gingersnaps Mix in a Jar

Layer the following in a jar:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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Gingersnaps

Empty contents of jar into a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Cut in 3/4 cup shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup molasses and 1 slightly beaten egg. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll them in sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets; bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheets immediately. (Cookies will firm quickly as they cool.)

Makes about 4 dozen.