Ginger Snaps II Recipe
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Ginger Snaps II

By: Sherry Tollesfon 
"These cookies are no fail and taste so good!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (142)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 187 | Total Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by Marne   view full review
I made two kinds of ginger snaps - both from this site. The first were "mom's ginger snaps"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by Joelsjen   view full review
Today will be my 6th time making these. They are wonderful!! Men especially seem to like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by VikingKvinna   view full review
Excellent gingersnaps! These have a great flavor and are addictive. What's more, they are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by Ruby's Mommy   view full review
This recipe is great for crunchy cookies. If you want a chewier cookie (that's how we like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by Robin   view full review
excellent cookies. My 3 year old says they are her favorite cookies. I make a double batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
Wonderful cookies, Sherry. For personal taste I added 1/2t more ginger and 1/4t cloves for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by DELKEE   view full review
I'll never buy store-made ginger snaps again! These cookies are easy and they taste better! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2003 by HYDEE   view full review
This receipe was so easy to make and very good. I made some last night, and my family enjoyed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by STARDUST_331 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So yummy and literally foolproof. I have been eating these non stop since they came out of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by BOOGIRL   view full review
stayed very moist, best ginger snaps ive ever made, thank you boo

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