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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 dozen 192g Recipe makes 4 dozen)
Calories 810
Calories from Fat 328		(40%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 36.5g	56%
	Saturated Fat 22.4g	111%
	Monounsaturated Fat 9.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 144mg		48%
Sodium 1047mg		43%
Potassium 418mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 114.7g		38%
	Dietary Fiber 2.2g	8%
	Sugars 62.0g
Protein 8.5g		16%
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Good Old Gingersnaps

Recipe #111307 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Hobbyzu
Feb 16, 2005

I've been baking since I was a teenager and these were the first cookies I ever made. Favorites to this day! Just so you know; it's better to add the ginger to taste. I like to add extra myself.

4 dozen (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger (more if desired)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
extra sugar, for rolling

Directions

1
Sift first six ingredients together.
2
Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and molasses.
3
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
4
Form walnut-sized balls and roll in a little sugar.
5
(can refrigerate if a little sticky, or use a bit of flour).
6
Place on greased cookie sheet.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

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From: Chef #919469

On Sep 7, 2008

I followed the recipe (using margarine) but I put all the batter into an 8x8 pan and baked it for about 27 minutes. They turned out great. The recipe is sweet and moist with just the right amount of spice.

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From: Donnalou86

On May 11, 2008

These worked out fanastically! Much much better than store bought ginger snaps. The recipe makes loads of them! But didn't stop them dissapearing quickly! I used black treacle instead of mollases as I couldn't get any

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From: snowangel

On Oct 30, 2006

I also have been making this exact recipe since I was a teen. They are wonderful and soft.We receive recipe requests all the time. I bake mine for about 10 mins. Thanks for posting a family favourite Zusie-Q

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From: fluffystew

On Sep 24, 2006

This is the same recipe as our family favourite. I was surprised at the other review. Our experience has been that we are always asked for the recipe and it has been a consistent hit at events and cookie exchanges over the years. At Christmas, everyone in our extended family seems to keep a tin on hand in the freezer because they know guests will ask for them!

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