How to Make Gingersnap Strips - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly nostalgic and comforting about the warm, spicy aroma of gingersnaps baking in the oven. These crunchy, snap-worthy cookies are a holiday staple in many households, but they're delicious any time of the year. Whether you're a gingersnap aficionado or you've never tried them before, you'll love this recipe for Gingersnap Strips. With just the right amount of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, or you may use ungreased cookie sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; stir into the batter until it forms a dough. The dough may seem a bit crumbly, but that is ok. Keep mixing and it will come together.
  • Remove dough from the bowl, and knead for a few turns. Pat out into a square, and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into a 12 inch long log. Place 3 logs onto each cookie sheet. Wet the tops of the logs with a little bit of water using your fingertips, then sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow the cookies to cool for a couple of minutes, then slice the bars diagonally into 1 inch pieces using a knife or pizza cutter. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. When completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    56 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 63mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg