Recipe Finder:
Check out our most popular categories:
Gingersnap Gems
Bake: 8 mins to 10 mins at 375°F per pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- Sugar
Directions
1. In a bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the 1 cup sugar and shortening with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in molasses; beat in the egg. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined.
3. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are crackled. Cool on a cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! Found this recipe two years ago and have been making them since. Always requested around Christmas time. Sometimes I bake 5 or 6 for 12 minutes so they are a little harder for dunking in my coffee. You'll love this recipe.
11/9/2011 12:06:00 PM Report AbuseCan I substitute molasses with something else?
10/1/2011 08:01:39 AM Report AbuseI have been making the exact same recipe for years, but the cookies are called Molasses Crinkles...and yes, they are fantastic.
5/5/2011 11:39:52 AM Report AbuseReally yummy!! I substituted butter for the shortening and left in the oven for the full 10 minutes. They came out perfect! Glad a tested this one out before the holidays. I will be making them again very shortly!!
10/23/2010 09:22:36 AM Report AbuseThese are the best....and so quick and easy!
10/18/2010 10:56:58 AM Report Abuse