Blosssoming Gingersnap Cookies
Blossoming Gingersnap Cookies: Soft and spicy ginger cookies topped with a rich chocolate star. The perfect balance of spicy and sweet, great for holiday cookie trays!
Servings 48 Cookies
Calories 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar Packed
- ¾ Cup Shortening
- ¼ Cup Molasses
- 1 Egg
- 2 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon Cloves
- ¼ Cup White Sugar
- 48 Chocolate Star Candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, shortening, and molasses. Add in egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Gradually stir in flour a little at a time, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape dough into ~1 inch balls. Roll in white sugar until coated. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until the tops begin to crack. Remove from oven. Immediately press 1 chocolate star into the center of each cookie.
- Cool on pan for 2-3 minutes. Remove to a wire wrack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg