Ginger Snap Cookies

Prep: 30 min Cook: 8 min Cuisine: American

Ginger Snap Cookies offer a spicy, sweet flavor with a crisp texture, perfect for holiday treats or enjoying with tea, appealing to those who love warm, spicy baked goods.

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Heat molasses to boiling. Add sugar, shortening, and milk. Mix well. Remove from stove.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, ground cloves, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and ground ginger. Mix well.
  3. Add the dry mixture to the molasses mixture and shape into a mound.
  4. Wrap in waxed paper and chill.
  5. Roll on a lightly floured board with powdered sugar until dough is almost 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Dip cookie cutter in powdered sugar each time you cut a cookie.
  7. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  8. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 minutes or until delicately browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

777 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.6g 19% DV
Total Fat 39.1g 50% DV
Carbs 108.1g 39% DV
Fiber 14.2g 51% DV
Sugar 38.1g 76% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9933.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1130.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 2.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 13.2mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 401.8mg 31% DV
Iron 12.3mg 68% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

American recipes → Vegetarian recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →