Molasses Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Molasses Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

1
In lg.
2
mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg.
3
In separate medium-size bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
4
Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending after each addition, until the dough is evenly mixed.
5
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
6
Put the 1/2 c of sugar in medium-size bowl.
7
Using floured hands, shape the dough into balls the size of whole walnuts.
8
Rol the balls in the sugar, then place them on a lg, lightly greased baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches between them.
9
Bake for 8-9 minutes.
10
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a cooling rack.

564

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, ¼ cup molasses, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Molasses 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Molasses Gingersnaps

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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