Irish Ginger Snaps

St. Patrick's Day - Holidays and Events

I really liked these as a child and my family loves them now. Easy to make and tasty.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Additional: 4 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 2 - 3 dozen

Irish Ginger Snaps

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

¼ teaspoon salt

¾ cup shortening

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream sugar egg salt and shortening together. Add flour baking soda and spices. Mix well. Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and roll the balls in sugar.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Irish Ginger Snaps

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 87

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 5.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 7.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 13.4mcg 3%

Calcium: 2.9mg

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 2mg 1%

Potassium: 11mg

Sodium: 35.9mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 40.4

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.