Jumbo Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Jumbo Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional); 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In medium bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pepper (if using).
3
In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat shortening and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Beat in egg until blended; beat in molasses.
5
Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture just until blended.
6
Place remaining 2 tablespoons sugar on waxed paper.
7
Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball; roll in sugar to coat evenly.
8
Repeat for 10 balls.
9
Place balls 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10
(If you want smaller cookies, roll dough by slightly rounded tablespoons and place 2 inches apart on two ungreased cookie sheets).
11
Bake until set, about 15 minutes for large cookies, or 9 to 11 minutes for smaller cookies.
12
Cookies will be very soft and may appear moist in cracks.
13
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets on wire racks.
14
Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

384

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Jumbo 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.

Jumbo Gingersnaps

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