Gingersnaps

1 hours Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

499 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

3/4	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	sugar
1	each	egg
1/4	cup	molasses
2	cups	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	baking soda
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	cinnamon	ground
1	tablespoon	ginger	ground
1	x	sugar	for rolling

Directions

Cream shortening; gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Add egg and molasses; mix well.

Combine flour, soda, salt, and spices; mix well.

Add about one-fourth of dry mixture at a time to creamed mixture, mixing until smooth after each addition.

Chill dough at least 1 hour.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in sugar.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Tops will crack.

Cool on wire racks.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 148g

Amount per Serving

Calories 499 3% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	2%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 446mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 114.0g	38%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 62.0g
Protein 8.0g	16%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	6%		Iron	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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