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ginger snap cookies

Recipe by
Sharon Whitley
Houston, TX

Ginger Snaps are one of my husband's favorite cookies. This is an easy recipe for making them at home. Makes the house smell good as they bake.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ginger snap cookies

  • 3/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    dark molasses
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    ginger
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon

How To Make ginger snap cookies

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses, beat until well mixed.
  • 2
    Combine flour, ginger, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, mix well. Add about 1/4 of the dry ingredients at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
  • 3
    Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes. Overcooking will result in unpleasant taste.
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