Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 3/4 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ginger, ground; 1 tsp cinnamon, ground; 1 tsp cloves, ground; 1/4 tsp salt; Granulated sugar for dipping

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

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ginger, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp cloves, ground
1/4 tsp salt
Granulated sugar for dipping

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Cream together sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture; mix well. Chill dough, then shape into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350F oven 12 to 15 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet for one minute before removing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 3/4 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1/4 cup 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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