Dorene Watts' Gingersnaps
Golden, spicy gingersnaps with a chewy center and crisp edges, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons, featuring warm ginger and cinnamon flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and ginger.
- Mix the dry ingredients with the liquids: egg, molasses, sugar, and shortening until well combined.
- Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
- Roll the chilled dough into balls and roll them in sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a cookie sheet and bake at 325°F for 8 minutes. Do not overbake.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
629
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).