Gingersnaps Like No Other (Find The Secret Ingredient!) Recipe

Name: Gingersnaps Like No Other (Find The Secret Ingredient!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ginger; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and molasses, mixing well.
3
Add dry ingredients and continue mixing. Dough should form a ball.
4
Cover bowl with plastic and pop in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until dough is pliable.
5
Form dough into 1-inch balls; roll in EXTRA white sugar (you CAN skip this step, but why would you want to?).
6
Place on UNgreased cookie sheet, about two inches apart. They will spread out, so you don't need to press them down.
7
Bake 12-13 minutes until top is crackly. Cool on rack, then store in covered container.
8
During humid weather: store in tightly sealed container or they will get VERY limp and bedraggled.

957

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups shortening, 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingersnaps Like No Other (Find The Secret Ingredient!) 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.

Gingersnaps Like No Other (Find The Secret Ingredient!)

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