lynne's christmas gingersnaps

Name: Lynne's Christmas Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 24 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) butter flavor shortening; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar packed; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup(s) molasses; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; - granulated sugar

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Lynne Hawkins

Lusby, MD

Updated on Dec 1, 2018

I was given this recipe about 35 years ago from an Avon customer! She found it on the back of a Gold Medal Flour bag. I have made a couple of changed from the original recipe but they are minor. Gingersnaps have been a Christmas tradition in our family ever since! I have given baked cookies as gifts and I have given tubs of the dough as gifts. They are always well received!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 24 Min

method Bake

yield 24 cookies

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
- granulated sugar

How To Make lynne's christmas gingersnaps

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl cream together shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses until fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape bowl and beaters as needed.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl combine dry ingredients except granulated sugar.
Step 3

Add about 1/3 of dry ingredients to creamed mixture at a time just until all are combined. Scrape bowl and beaters as needed.
Step 4

Cover and chill dough for at least an hour.
Step 5

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (350 if using stoneware or dark pan)
Step 6

Shape dough into balls a little bigger than an inch in diameter. I use a 1/3 oz scoop.
Step 7

Dip tops of balls in the granulated sugar and set on pan about 2 inches apart. Make sure the sugared side is up as it will give a nice sweet crunch when baked.
Step 8

Bake 10-12 minutes or until just set.
Step 9

Wait 1-2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Step 10

Cool on wire rack.
Step 11

Be sure to eat one while it is still warm!
Step 12

Cover tightly to store at room temperature.
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