Oatmeal Gingersnaps Recipe
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Oatmeal Gingersnaps

By: Sherry Harke 
"I always get compliments on these delicious chewy cookies. The spicy aroma fills my kitchen when they're baking and never fails to set a warm holiday mood."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, molasses and egg. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a flat-bottomed glass. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes (do not overbake).
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Bonnie D.   view full review
These cookies were excellent and much easier to bake than many other ginger cookie recipes! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Berry Blessed   view full review
This is now my favorite cookie recipe! After they cooled on the wire racks, the edges became...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by Amy   view full review
These were delicious and extremely fast/easy to make! I followed the advice from some of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by kfortelka   view full review
Made these last night and absolutely fell in love. The spice is perfect, and is nicely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by CookieMonster   view full review
Fantastic! I absolutely love this cookie and will make it again and again. My 3 year old...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by KHartsfield   view full review
love these gingersnaps, especially with the added health benefit of oatmeal. a definite keeper!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by FrackFamily5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are so good. They are very sweet and super thin and crispy. They were too sweet for me,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by mahhubbard   view full review
Ok I mostly just lurk this site. BUT wow these are great cookies, I used Butter instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2011 by MissAngela   view full review
I had had these at 4stars, but letting them sit for a night made them become 5 star cookies....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Bkoehl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very easy to make. Agree with only baking 9 minutes-came out perfectly. I added a full cup...

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