Recipes

Irish Ginger Snaps

Name: Irish Ginger Snaps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.75 cup shortening; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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I really liked these as a child and my family loves them now. Easy to make and tasty.

Recipe by Linda G

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

6 mins

Additional Time:

4 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

2 to 3 - dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream sugar, egg, salt and shortening together. Add flour, baking soda and spices. Mix well. Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll the balls in sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

87	Calories
5g	Fat
11g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 36mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 11mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.