Rediscover the classic taste of a timeless favorite with Todd Wilbur's copycat recipe for Nabisco’s Old Fashioned Gingersnaps. These delightfully crispy cookies are bursting with the warm, spiced flavors of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of molasses. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and a batch size of 48 cookies, this recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings or everyday treats. The dough comes together effortlessly from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and vegetable shortening, then bakes to golden perfection in under 15 minutes. Serve them alongside a cup of tea or as a sweet snack for guests—either way, these homemade gingersnaps will transport you to nostalgic bliss with every bite.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and vegetable shortening until smooth and fluffy.
Add the molasses and egg to the mixing bowl and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
Take small portions of the dough and roll them into 1-inch balls.
Place the balls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each ball to allow for spreading.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crisp and the center is set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their crispy texture.
Serving size | (772.1g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3572.1 |
Total Fat 190.5g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 49.3g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
Sodium 3254.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 447.4g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 0% |
Total Sugars 260.5g | |
Protein 31.7g | 0% |
Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
Calcium 256.9mg | 0% |
Iron 16.2mg | 0% |
Potassium 1524.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories