Molasses Gingersnaps Recipe

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Molasses Gingersnaps
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. In lg. mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg.
  2. In separate medium-size bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, blending after each addition, until the dough is evenly mixed.
  4. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  5. Put the 1/2 c of sugar in medium-size bowl. Using floured hands, shape the dough into balls the size of whole walnuts. Rol the balls in the sugar, then place them on a lg, lightly greased baking sheet, leaving a couple of inches between them.
  6. Bake for 8-9 minutes.
  7. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a cooling rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 921.75 Kcal (3859 kJ)
Calories from fat 362.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.32g 62%
Cholesterol 68.03mg 23%
Sodium 187.97mg 8%
Potassium 470.84mg 10%
Total Carbs 132.94g 44%
Sugars 83.87g 335%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 7.91g 16%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.4 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.57g 62%
Cholesterol 33.02mg 23%
Sodium 91.23mg 8%
Potassium 228.53mg 10%
Total Carbs 64.53g 44%
Sugars 40.71g 335%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 9%
Protein 3.84g 16%
Iron 1.2mg 14%
Calcium 54.4mg 11%

* 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

  • 21.3
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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