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Grandma's Gingersnaps

SUBMITTED BY: RAMB PHOTO BY: homecookin

"This was my mother-in-law's recipe and my husband's favorite. Shorten or lengthen the cooking time for a softer or crisper cookie."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 135 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup margarine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture to form a dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2003 by SHORTIE93003
This gingersnap recipe is a DELIGHT! I have been looking a long time for the perfect... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by bestcooker
I know these are supposed to be gingerSNAPS (read crunchy), but my family and I like thick,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2007 by surf's up
Excellent cookie! Comes out thin and crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle. Baked them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by Mumma
These gingersnaps rock! If you're debating on which recipe to choose; this is the one. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2005 by KJD79
Add cardamom! It will take your gingersnaps to a whole new level, I promise! 1/4 tsp per... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2007 by hikingt
this is a ginger cookie that even people who don't like gingersnaps love. I have had marriage... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2007 by VENUS781
Very yummy! I followed the reciped exactly. I baked them for 12 minutes and they turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2006 by STARDANCEKID
Mmm! These were delicious! Made them for a party and they were gone in an instant! I baked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by GRKaters
I made these for our family Christmas Cookie Day this year, and found a new favorite! My only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2007 by maddiegasoline
These were delicious. I added 1/4 tsp cardamom and extra cinnamon. Also I ran out of molasses,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Grandma's Gingersnaps

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 100

  • Total Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 6mg
  • Sodium: 149mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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