Spicy Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Spicy Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 Tbs. ground ginger; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 3/4 cup tub-style shortening; ⅔ cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided; ⅓ cup dark brown sugar; 3 Tbs. plain rice milk or soymilk; 1/4 cup molasses

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 cup tub-style shortening
⅔ cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
3 Tbs. plain rice milk or soymilk
1/4 cup molasses

1
Whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in large bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Cream shortening, 2/3 cup sugar, and brown sugar with electric mixer until fluffy.
4
Add rice milk, and beat until smooth.
5
Beat in molasses.
6
Add flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, beating after each addition, until soft dough forms.
7
Divide dough in half.
8
Transfer each dough half to large sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper.
9
Use plastic wrap to shape dough into 2 2-inch-diameter logs.
10
Wrap tightly, and chill 2 hours, or overnight.
11
To bake cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in shallow bowl.
12
Slice dough logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices, rolling logs 90 degrees between slices to keep edges round.
13
Dip one side of each slice in sugar, and place sugar-side up on greased or parchment paperlined baking sheet.
14
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies are crackled and dry on top.
15
Cool 2 to 3 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

710

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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, 1 Tbs. ground ginger, 2 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Gingersnaps

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