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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 dozen 215g

Recipe makes 3 1/2 dozen)

Calories 964
Calories from Fat 414 (43%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 46.1g 70%
Saturated Fat 11.5g 57%
Monounsaturated Fat 20.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 1082mg 45%
Potassium 462mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 130.8g 43%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9%
Sugars 70.8g
Protein 9.3g 18%

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Granny's Gingersnaps

Recipe #30660 | 35 min | 20 min prep | add private note
ratherbeswimmin'

By: ratherbeswimmin'
Jun 10, 2002

Another one of my grandmother's incredible recipes. This was a special treat when I was a little girl.

3 1/2 dozen (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar.
  2. 2
    Beat in the egg and molasses.
  3. 3
    Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  4. 4
    Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls.
  5. 5
    Dip one side of each ball into sugar; place with sugar side up on a greased baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned and crinkly.

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From: 909692

On Nov 20, 2009

Really good! I have only had store bought gingersnaps, and I'm not a big fan. I made these to go with the pumpkin pie dip, and they are really good. Even my gingersnap hating husband enjoyed these. I am taking them to a football party with the dip tomorrow

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    From: Kiwiwife

    On Jan 1, 2009

    A chose this over other gingersnap recipes because frankly, every one of Ratherbeswimmin's recipes I have tried, are excellent. This one is no different. Very easy too! Not sure how crispy they will be because I tasted straight from the oven. Wonderful cookie, not too sweet and being the impatient baker that I am, I love that I don't have to wait for butter to soften! Thanks for posting!

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  • From: Laylagirl

    On Dec 31, 2002

    These cookies were so wonderful. I made them during Christmas. Intense smell while baking. Very tender and soft in the middle. Wonderful ginger-molasses flavor Not only did my family enjoy them, but we put them on a plate for Santa. They were all gone on Christmas morning so he must have liked them too. Thanks Nurse Di.

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  • From: starrynight

    On Dec 17, 2004

    Perfect gingersnap recipe. They were very soft in the center, the way a gingersnap should be. Very quick and easy to make, and SOOO good! I didn't change the recipe at all. I'll definetely make these again.

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