Best Gingersnaps
Crisp and spicy gingersnaps with warm cinnamon and ginger flavors, perfect for holiday treats or as a spicy cookie option for all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine sugar, flour, salt, soda, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger in a bowl.
- Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles pie mix.
- Stir in the molasses and the beaten egg until well blended.
- Shape the dough into two rolls in floured wax paper.
- Refrigerate the rolls until firm.
- Slice each roll into 1/4-inch thick slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle the top of each cookie with additional sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
656
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).