Grandmother's Gingersnaps Recipe

A beloved classic, Grandmother's Gingersnaps are soft, chewy cookies with a perfect balance of warm spices and sweetness. These treats are sure to bring back memories of time spent in the kitchen with loved ones.

Ingredients

Ingredients
1	cup brown sugar
3⁄4	cup shortening
1⁄4	cup molasses
1	egg
2 1⁄4	cups all-purpose flour
2	teaspoons baking soda
1	teaspoon ground ginger
1	teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2	teaspoon ground cloves
1⁄2	teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar, shortening, molasses, and egg until fluffy.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture.
  3. Form the dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Roll the dough balls in granulated sugar to coat them.
  5. Place the coated balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes until golden brown.

Aug 16, 2024