Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe

Name: Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Vegetable Shortening; 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar, Divided; 1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar; 1 whole Large Egg; 1/4 cups Unsulfered Molasses; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar For Decoration

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Vegetable Shortening
3/4 cups Granulated Sugar, Divided
1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar
1 whole Large Egg
1/4 cups Unsulfered Molasses
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Granulated Sugar For Decoration

1
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the shortening, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and blended. Beat in the egg and molasses.
2
In a separate bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients. Stir with a whisk. Slowly stir the dry mixture into the molasses mixture just until dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours.
3
Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F. Roll the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Rolls the balls into the remaining sugar, and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 9-11 minutes .
4
Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

559

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Vegetable Shortening, 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar, Divided, 1/2 cups Packed Light Brown Sugar, 1 whole Large Egg, and more.

Yes, Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies

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