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Ginger Snaps II

SUBMITTED BY: Sherry Tollesfon PHOTO BY: I like eggs

"These cookies are no fail and taste so good!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 87 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cream together shortening and sugar, add egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in molasses and mix well.
  2. Sift all dry ingredients-twice, then add to molasses mixture and mix well
  3. Using a cookie scoop or spoon scoop out spoonfuls of dough and form into round balls. Roll tops of balls in sugar.
  4. Place the round balls on a cookie sheet, these cookies flatten as they bake.
  5. Bake for exactly 9 minutes in a preheated 350 degree (175 degree C) oven. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by VikingKvinna
Excellent gingersnaps! These have a great flavor and are addictive. What's more, they are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by Robin
excellent cookies. My 3 year old says they are her favorite cookies. I make a double batch... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Joelsjen
Today will be my 6th time making these. They are wonderful!! Men especially seem to like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by DELKEE
I'll never buy store-made ginger snaps again! These cookies are easy and they taste better! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
Wonderful cookies, Sherry. For personal taste I added 1/2t more ginger and 1/4t cloves for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by Ruby's Mommy
This recipe is great for crunchy cookies. If you want a chewier cookie (that's how we like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by HYDEE
This receipe was so easy to make and very good. I made some last night, and my family enjoyed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by Marne
I made two kinds of ginger snaps - both from this site. The first were "mom's ginger snaps"... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by STARDUST_331
So yummy and literally foolproof. I have been eating these non stop since they came out of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by BOOGIRL
stayed very moist, best ginger snaps ive ever made, thank you boo MORE

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Nutritional Information
Ginger Snaps II

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186

  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 12mg
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Total Carbs: 25g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.8g

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