Crispy Gingersnaps Recipe
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Crispy Gingersnaps

By: Larry Goldsmith 
"A thin, spicy gingersnap cookie."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (88)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
22 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  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.
  3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies have spread and tops have cracked. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 94 | Total Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 6mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by LUVSHERREDSOX   view full review
I just have to add my two cents worth and say how absolutely AMAZING these cookies are! I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2009 by Baricat   view full review
I've been looking for a gingersnap recipe that makes a crispy, crunchy cookie, and I'm happy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by JROWE416   view full review
Amazing! I have been looking for a thin crispy gingersnap recipe and this was perfect. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by RREINKE   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. It tastes just like the ones you can buy in a bag at the grocery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by 3Scorpios   view full review
This is an awesome recipe!! I made it 4 separate times during the holidays and they were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by KTMOM   view full review
Outstanding is not a strong enough word! My son is a pumpkin pie fanatic but after these, he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2002 by HOLLY HO   view full review
Very Yummy, just as I remember them at Grandma's house. I added a touch of fresh groung...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by agarcia9   view full review
These are the best gingersnaps I have ever had! They're crispy on the outside and slightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by KCcookin'   view full review
These cookies look beautiful but they aren't a flat crispy cookie. They are chewy and puffy....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by HELLOKITTYKAUAI   view full review
These were so yummy. I had to increase the cook time by about five minutes to get a firmer...

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