Good Old Gingersnaps

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon clove
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (more if desired)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • extra sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Sift first six ingredients together.
  2. Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and molasses.
  3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Form walnut-sized balls and roll in a little sugar.
  5. (can refrigerate if a little sticky, or use a bit of flour).
  6. Place on greased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.6g 43% DV
Carbs 102.7g 37% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 50.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16914.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 626.5mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 188.5mg 15% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

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

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