Grandma's Gingersnaps

Name: Grandma's Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups white sugar, divided; 0.75 cup margarine; 1 large egg; 0.25 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon salt

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This recipe for gingersnaps was my mother-in-law's — and is my husband's favorite. Shorten or lengthen the cooking time for a softer or crisper cookie.

Recipe by Ruthann

Updated on January 6, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
¾ cup margarine
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

100	Calories
4g	Fat
16g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 149mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 47mg	1%

* 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.