Avi'S Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Avi'S Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening (chilled, preferably); 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, very finely chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening (chilled, preferably)
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, very finely chopped

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar.
3
Add the egg an beat until light and fluffy, then add molasses and stir to combine.
4
Toss together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger and cinnamon, then add to the first mixture, beating until smooth and well blended. Stir in crystallized ginger until incorporated into the dough.
5
Gather up dough by the approximate tablespoonful and roll into a ball in your hand (you may need to flour your hand periodically to keep the dough from sticking). Place ball onto the baking sheet and, using the pads of your index and middle finger, gently press the cookie down.
6
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies have spread.
7
Remove from the sheets and cool on paper towels.

466

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening (chilled, preferably), 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Avi'S Gingersnaps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avi'S Gingersnaps

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