Soft Gingersnaps

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These are the best soft gingersnaps. I always get requests for this recipe.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ¾ cup shortening

  • ¼ cup molasses

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼ cup white sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Beat 1 cup flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups flour.

  3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in white sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until set and tops are crackled, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104 Calories
5g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 53mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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