Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. molasses; 2 tsp. orange rind or orange flavoring; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 eggs; 3 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. well drained maraschino cherries, chopped; 3 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. chopped nuts; 1 c. chopped dates; 1/2 c. coconut

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1824 kcal · General

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Gingersnaps – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, orange rind, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 tsp. orange rind or orange flavoring
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 Tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. well drained maraschino cherries, chopped
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. coconut

1
Cream sugar and shortening.
2
Add eggs and beat well.
3
Add cherry juice and vanilla.
4
Stir together flour, salt and soda.
5
Add to creamed mixture.
6
Stir in coconut, nuts, dates and cherries. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a greased cookie sheet.
7
Bake at 300u00b0 for 15 minutes.

1824

kcal

Calories

Fat

381

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 c. molasses, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1824 kcal
Category
General

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