Ginger Snaps Recipe

Name: Ginger Snaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups shortening; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; ½ cup molasses; ¾ cup sugar (coarse or granulated)

Servings: persons

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup molasses
¾ cup sugar (coarse or granulated)

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In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
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Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened.
4
Gradually add the 2 cups granulated sugar; beat until fluffy.
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Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
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Add half of flour mixture; beat until combined.
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Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.
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Shape dough into balls.
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Roll in coarse or granulated sugar.
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Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.
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Bake in a 350 oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed.
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(Do not over bake - they will not be chewy.)
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Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
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Cool.
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Enjoy!
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** Be sure to use plain, all-purpose flour and the baking soda and salt - they will not turn out right with self-rising flour.
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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 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ 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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