Crispy Gingersnaps

Crispy Gingersnaps

This simple recipe helps deliver thin, spicy gingersnap cookies you'll be happy to serve at the holiday cookie exchange.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Calories
94 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy, then stir in the molasses. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add to the egg mixture and stir until well blended. Roll bits of dough into 1 inch balls. Dip each ball in sugar and place on cookie sheet, sugared side up about 2 inches apart.
Step 3
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies have spread and tops have cracked. Let cool on wire rack.
Crispy Gingersnaps
Crispy Gingersnaps
Crispy Gingersnaps
Crispy Gingersnaps
Crispy Gingersnaps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 0.75 cup shortening
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup molasses

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