Doris' Best Ever Gingersnaps

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Cuisine: American

Doris' Gingersnaps are crispy, spicy cookies with warm cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, perfect for holiday treats or cozy afternoons with a cup of tea.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves; stir lightly.
  2. Cut in shortening to resemble coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in molasses and the beaten egg until well blended.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

725 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 31.6g 40% DV
Carbs 118.8g 43% DV
Fiber 27.1g 97% DV
Sugar 20.7g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9850.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1284.3mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Calcium 561mg 43% DV
Iron 13mg 72% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
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).

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