Grannie Thurston'S Gingersnaps

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Golden, spicy gingersnaps with a crisp exterior and chewy center, perfect for holiday treats or cookie exchanges, appealing to those who love warm spices and sweet crunch.

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in sugar.
  2. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from baking sheet immediately.
  5. Cookies will firm quickly as they cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

576 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 7.8g 10% DV
Carbs 132.8g 48% DV
Fiber 27.7g 99% DV
Sugar 20.7g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9949.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1350.8mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12% DV
Calcium 581.3mg 45% DV
Iron 13.7mg 76% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Low-fat
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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