How to Make Molasses Gingersnap Cookies
Molasses gingersnap cookies are a delicious dessert that are perfect for the holiday season. The holiday cookies are easy to make and have a nice soft center.
Servings: 36
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 cups sugar set 1/2 cup aside
- 1-1/2 cups shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- Mix two cups of sugar and the shortening in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs and continue mixing.
- Next, add the molasses and mix.
- Now, add the baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, cloves, flour and mix. (Unless you have a large mixer you will need to finish mixing the batter by hand. It will be very thick).
- Roll into 1-1/2 inch balls.
- Add the 1/2 cup of remaining sugar into a small bowl. Roll the balls in the sugar and place on cookie sheet. Place approximately 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy!
Notes
If you are cooking on a metal cookie sheet with a silicone mat, bake for 11 minutes. If you're using a stoneware pan, bake for 13-14 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g