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Ginger Snap Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Dickerson PHOTO BY: Kathryn Y White

"These use fresh ginger and candied ginger."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 42 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 8 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream the butter and the brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and mix well.
  3. Combine flour, ground ginger, baking soda and salt and add to butter mixture. Blend in fresh and candied ginger. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment covered baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by WENSMITH
If you love ginger, these are the cookies for you! They give you the full, spicy bite of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by LIMOBARBIE
A good cookie, but I like the snap of a crunchier cookie. 2 things for this recipe--first, go... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by MORNINGDEW
I couldn't find crystallized ginger in the local grocery store, so following one of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2003 by CAMILLEON
Crystallized ginger is expensive, I first made these for a Christmas cookie exchange and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2006 by Kathryn Y White
This is truly a wonderful ginger snap cookie. It is soft and very flavorful. The crystalized... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by LIVEWIRE
I was so surprised to find this recipe soooo delicious. They lasted only a few days in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Cheryn
Tasty, but "Ginger Snaps II" is a prettier cookie and simplier to make. (I made both for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by JENNZ
These were very good. If you like ginger they are the cookie for you. I did find however that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2002 by KATIE9000
These are terrific. Buttery with each little bite full of candied ginger. I'm putting this in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2007 by Varre n Robynns Mom
This recipe is good, but it can be seriously pumped up into an adult taste treat. Use 1 cup... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Ginger Snap Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 147

  • Total Fat: 6.1g
  • Cholesterol: 24mg
  • Sodium: 163mg
  • Total Carbs: 22g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.6g

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