Gingersnap Cookies

Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies

I’m not sure how we went from getting our kids ready for a new school year to feeling like Christmas is closing in on us, but here we are. I always say the holiday’s came out of nowhere. But they come the same time every year, so I’m not sure why I am so shocked when they get here!

Oh well, I can’t spend too much time regretting my delay – we have Christmas to plan for! Let’s kick off the holiday season with these traditional Gingersnap Cookies! And if you are really getting into the spirit, try making a batch of Peanut Brittle or 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Cookies , too!

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What You’ll Need

3/4 cup Shortening

1 cup Brown Sugar

1 Egg

1/4 cup Molasses

2 1/4 cup Flour

1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp Cloves

1/4 cup Sugar

How to Make Gingersnap Cookies

In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup shortening and 1 cup brown sugar.

Add in 1 egg and 1/4 cup molasses and beat together well.

Then add in 2 1/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cloves and beat until well combined.

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Remove from refrigerator and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour 1/4 cup sugar into a small bowl and set aside.

Scoop 2 tbsp size cookie dough balls and roll into sugar. Place onto prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

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