Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 c. solid vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 c. white sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. dark molasses; 1/2 tsp. powdered ginger; 1 Tbsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 2 c. flour

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Gingersnaps – a delicious recipe with vegetable shortening, white sugar, egg, dark molasses, powdered ginger, baking soda. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. dark molasses
1/2 tsp. powdered ginger
1 Tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 c. flour

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cream shortening and 1 cup of sugar. Stir in egg and molasses.
3
Stir in all remaining dry ingredients except 1/2 cup sugar.
4
Form dough into 1-inch diameter balls and roll in remaining sugar.
5
Place 2 to 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6
Bake 12 minutes.
7
Cool on cookie sheets, until firm.
8
Remove carefully with spatula.
9
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. solid vegetable shortening, 1 1/2 c. white sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 c. dark 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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