Avi's Gingersnaps Recipe

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Avi's Gingersnaps
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar.
  3. Add the egg an beat until light and fluffy, then add molasses and stir to combine.
  4. Toss together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger and cinnamon, then add to the first mixture, beating until smooth and well blended. Stir in crystallized ginger until incorporated into the dough.
  5. Gather up dough by the approximate tablespoonful and roll into a ball in your hand (you may need to flour your hand periodically to keep the dough from sticking). Place ball onto the baking sheet and, using the pads of your index and middle finger, gently press the cookie down.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookies have spread.
  7. Remove from the sheets and cool on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 66.28 Kcal (278 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.43g 5%
Cholesterol 3.9mg 1%
Sodium 163.27mg 7%
Potassium 29.99mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.31g 3%
Sugars 2.83g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 0.68g 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 17.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 444.08 Kcal (1859 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.01g 5%
Cholesterol 26.15mg 1%
Sodium 1093.97mg 7%
Potassium 200.98mg 1%
Total Carbs 55.66g 3%
Sugars 18.95g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 2%
Protein 4.59g 1%
Iron 2.5mg 2%
Calcium 116.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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