How to Make Ginger Snaps Recipe
About Ginger Snaps Recipe
Description: Ginger snap cookies are perfect for the holidays. This very old ginger snap recipe was handed down from generation to generation.
Yield: about 4 dozen
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Ginger Snaps Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2-3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions How to Make Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe
Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Cream together shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and beaten egg. Beat well.
Sift together the remaining dry ingredients, except granulated sugar.
Slowly mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
Roll the dough into 1/2″ balls and dip into granulated sugar.
Place balls 2″ apart on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the ginger snap cookies from the oven and place them on a cooling rack.
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