Grandma's Gingersnaps

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

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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 by Ruthann

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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

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.

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.