Ginger Snaps Ii

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening and sugar, add egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in molasses and mix well.
  2. Sift all dry ingredients-twice, then add to molasses mixture and mix well
  3. Using a cookie scoop or spoon scoop out spoonfuls of dough and form into round balls. Roll tops of balls in sugar.
  4. Place the round balls on a cookie sheet, these cookies flatten as they bake.
  5. Bake for exactly 9 minutes in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven. Remove from baking sheet and cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 28.2g 36% DV
Carbs 121.5g 44% DV
Fiber 17.5g 62% DV
Sugar 45.1g 90% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16619mg 100% DV
Potassium 968mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Calcium 397.3mg 31% DV
Iron 10mg 55% DV

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

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