Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter or shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Eats Now Editorial Team · 557 kcal · General

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

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter or shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
Beat butter with sugar until light.
2
Mix in molasses and egg.
3
Sift dry ingredients and add to wet mixture.
4
Mix well.
5
Chill in freezer 1 hour or in refrigerator 2 hours.
6
Heat oven to 350u00b0F.
7
Roll into 1-inch balls and dip in sugar.
8
Baked on greased baking sheet 10-12 minutes.
9
Cool.

557

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter or shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 egg, 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
557 kcal
Category
General

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