My Favorite Gingersnaps

Name: My Favorite Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; sugar, to roll dough in

Eats Now Editorial Team · 454 kcal · General

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My Favorite Gingersnaps – a delicious recipe with shortening, sugar, egg, molasses, flour, ground ginger. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
sugar, to roll dough in

1
Cream shortening until soft.
2
Add sugar gradually, creaming well after each addition.
3
Beat in egg and molasses.
4
Sift dry ingredients together.
5
Sift dry ingredients over creamed mixture.
6
Mix well.
7
Form teaspoons of dough into small balls.
8
Roll round dough into sugar and place on an ungreased cooking sheet.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until tops are slightly cracked and rounded.

454

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* 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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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: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
454 kcal
Category
General

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