How to Make Grandma's Gingersnaps - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the recipes that have been passed down for generations. They have a way of connecting us to our past, reminding us of loved ones and cherished memories. Grandma's Gingersnaps is one of those treasured recipes that has been enjoyed by my family for as long as I can remember. From the spicy aroma that fills the kitchen as they bake to the comforting crunch with every bite, these cookies are a beloved tradition that brings joy to all who taste them.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • 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

    100 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 149mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 47mg