Ingredients for Oma's Gingersnaps
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Flour
- Salt
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Ginger
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How to Make Oma's Gingersnaps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt.
- Add the molasses and egg to the creamed mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar.
- Place the sugared dough balls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or a fork.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Start checking at 8 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
198g
Fat
40g
Carbs
30g
