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Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

Classic gingersnap cookies with a perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup white sugar for rolling

Instructions: 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses.
  • Gradually stir in dry ingredients until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.

Notes:

Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cookies, Gingersnap
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