How to Make Soft Gingersnaps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soft Gingersnaps are a classic holiday treat that everyone should have in their baking repertoire. These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a soft and chewy texture that makes them irresistible. Whether you're baking for a Christmas party, a cookie exchange, or just to satisfy your own sweet tooth, these Soft Gingersnaps are sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about these cookies is their warm, comforting flavor. The combination of molasses, ginger, and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cup flour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set and tops are crackled, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    104 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg