Ginger Snaps Recipe

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

Servings: persons

4 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the 2 cups sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and molasses until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour mixture.
3
Shape into 1-inch balls; roll balls in the 3/4 cup sugar and place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are puffed (do not overbake). Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute and transfer to a wire rack.

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

243

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups flour, 4 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 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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