Oma'S Gingersnaps

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger

Instructions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar- mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  2. Add molasses and egg to creamed mixture- add dry ingredients- stir or handmix.
  3. Roll dough into small balls- roll in extra sugar.
  4. Place on cookie sheet and flatten.
  5. Bake 350 for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

697 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 36.9g 47% DV
Carbs 94.1g 34% DV
Fiber 11.2g 40% DV
Sugar 25.8g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16983.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 881mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 346.3mg 27% DV
Iron 6.4mg 36% DV

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

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