Gingersnaps Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • additional sugar

Directions:

  1. Cream shortening; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well.
  2. Sift together flour, soda, and spices. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
  3. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar. Place on greased baking sheets; lightly flatten balls. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until browned. (Tops will crack.) Place on wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 508.54 Kcal (2129 kJ)
Calories from fat 241.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.78g 41%
Cholesterol 27.28mg 9%
Sodium 226.69mg 9%
Potassium 263.92mg 6%
Total Carbs 62.68g 21%
Sugars 30.15g 121%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 43.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 461.47 Kcal (1932 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.3g 41%
Cholesterol 24.75mg 9%
Sodium 205.71mg 9%
Potassium 239.5mg 6%
Total Carbs 56.88g 21%
Sugars 27.36g 121%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 6%
Protein 4.67g 10%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 39.7mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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