Ginger Snaps Recipe

Name: Ginger Snaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons molasses; 2 1/4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

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["Cream together shortening and brown sugar until well mixed, light, and fluffy.", "Beat together well the egg, salt, molasses and then mix these into the above.", "Sift together flour, baking soad, ground cloves, cinnamon and ginger.", "Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and combine well.", "Chill in the refrigerator a few hours or overnight.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "After chilled, shape dough into balls about walnut-sized and place balls on a greased cookie sheet, allowing room for expansion. Flatten balls with a fork.", "Bake in 350-degree oven 12 to 15 minutes. Do not let get too brown.", "*Recipe also states: I like these cookies thin and crisp. Experiment and adapt to suit taste, size and desired consistancy. Mine are about 2-1/2"" in diameter."]

495

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Ginger Snaps 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.

Ginger Snaps

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