King Arthur Flour Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: King Arthur Flour Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup molasses; 2 1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For coating; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 1/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 -2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For coating
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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["Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.", "Beat together the shortening, sugar, salt, and baking soda.", "Beat in the egg, then the molasses.", "Add the flour and spices, beating to make a smooth, fairly stiff dough.", "To make the coating, combine the sugar and cinnamon, and place in a shallow pan or dish.", "Drop the dough in 1"" balls into the cinnamon-sugar mixture; a teaspoon cookie scoop is perfect here.", "Roll the balls in the sugar to coat, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 1 1/2"" between them; they'll spread as they bake.", "Bake the cookies for 11 minutes, for cookies that are crisp around the edges, and ""bendy"" in the center. Bake for 13 minutes, for cookies that are crisp/crunchy all the way through.", "Remove the cookies from the oven, and cool right on the pan, or on a rack. Cool completely, then store tightly wrapped, at room temperature."]

559

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, King Arthur Flour 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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King Arthur Flour Gingersnaps

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