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Crispy Gingersnaps

SUBMITTED BY: Larry Goldsmith PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"A thin, spicy gingersnap cookie."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 57 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  22 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by LUVSHERREDSOX
I just have to add my two cents worth and say how absolutely AMAZING these cookies are! I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2002 by HOLLY HO
Very Yummy, just as I remember them at Grandma's house. I added a touch of fresh groung... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by 3Scorpios
This is an awesome recipe!! I made it 4 separate times during the holidays and they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by KCcookin'
These cookies look beautiful but they aren't a flat crispy cookie. They are chewy and puffy.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by RREINKE
This is an excellent recipe. It tastes just like the ones you can buy in a bag at the grocery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2006 by JROWE416
Amazing! I have been looking for a thin crispy gingersnap recipe and this was perfect. I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by KTMOM
Outstanding is not a strong enough word! My son is a pumpkin pie fanatic but after these, he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by abooth69
These are the best gingersnaps I have ever had! They're crispy on the outside and slightly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2005 by SUBLIMEMIND82
While these were not as thin and therefore lacking the real potatochip-like crisp I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by HELLOKITTYKAUAI
These were so yummy. I had to increase the cook time by about five minutes to get a firmer... MORE

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