ginger snaps by freda

Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA
Updated on Dec 23, 2010

Holidays are upon us, and the RUSH is on for Baking, These are the Best GInger Snap cookies around so Here is another family favorite, this recipe goes back as far as 1899 in our Family. Tried and true, You won't believe How Easy these are. Tip: For Soft cookies I bake 10 min, for Crispier (like store Bought) I bake 12-14 min. These are the BEST.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 33 (2 1/2") cookies

Ingredients

  • PREHEAT OVEN @ 350 DEGREES
  • CREAM TOGETHER; TIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY,
  • 1 stk - butter
  • 1/4 C - shortening
  • ADD SUGAR GRADUALLY
  • 1 C - sugar
  • ADD & MIX WELL:
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 C - dark molasses
  • MIX DRY NGREDIENTS IN SEPERATE BOWL
  • 2 C - flour
  • 1 TBS - ginger
  • 2 tsp - soda
  • 1 tsp - cinnamon, ground
  • ROLL IN THE FOLLOWING
  • 1/3 C - mixture cinnamon & sugar 1/ 2 & 1/2

How To Make ginger snaps by freda

  • Step 1
    Follow Directions for Mixing as above using Electric mixer. Line Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper,(for easy clean up)
  • Step 2
    Roll cookies into 1" balls or use small cookie scoop for Uniform cookies. Roll Balls into Cinnamon & sugar Mixture.
  • Step 3
    Place 2" apart on Cookie sheet. Bake 10 min for soft Cookies Bake 12-24 for Crispier Cookies. Store in air-tight Container. ENJOY

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