Soft and Chewy Ginger Snaps
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
11 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
18 cookies
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Calories
187 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Soft and Chewy Ginger Snaps
Description
These ginger snaps start by creaming shortening and granulated sugar until fluffy, then adding an egg and molasses to build a moist and flavorful base. A separate mixture of all-purpose flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt is whisked together and slowly incorporated into the wet ingredients to form a smooth dough.
The dough is divided into 18 portions, each rolled into balls and coated in granulated sugar to introduce a lightly crisp, sparkling outer texture once baked. Baking at 350°F for 11 to 13 minutes yields cookies that remain soft in the center yet slightly crisp on the edges with warm spice notes.
The combination of molasses and spices produces classic ginger snap flavor with a chewier texture, suitable for those who prefer softer ginger cookies rather than crisp, crunchy ones. These cookies store well and can be enjoyed over several days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup shortening
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream shortening, sugar, and egg until fluffy. Add molasses and mix well.
- Add remaining ingredients into a separate bowl and whisk well to combine. Add dry mixture to sugar mixture a little at a time until combined.
- Divide dough into 18 pieces, roll each into a ball and roll in sugar.
- Place cookies on an ungreased pan and bake 11-13 minutes
Notes
- This recipe makes 18 soft and chewy ginger snaps.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 187 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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