Gingersnaps Cookies

Vegetarian
Prep: 30 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Gingersnap cookies offer a spicy, sweet crunch with bold ginger and cinnamon flavors, perfect for holiday treats or cozy gatherings with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 c. shortening ⓘ
  • 1 c. brown sugar ⓘ
  • 1 egg ⓘ
  • 1/4 c. molasses ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. ginger ⓘ
  • 2 c. flour ⓘ
  • 1/4 tsp. salt ⓘ
  • 2 tsp. baking soda ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon ⓘ
  • 1 tsp. cloves ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Combine shortening, sugar, and egg in a bowl.
  2. Beat until fluffy, then add molasses and beat well.
  3. Stir dry ingredients together and add to shortening mixture.
  4. Mix well and chill dough thoroughly.
  5. Shape into one-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  6. Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

769 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 36.8g 47% DV
Carbs 112.7g 41% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 50g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16988.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 852.5mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Calcium 361mg 28% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV

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

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