Oatmeal Gingersnaps

Name: Oatmeal Gingersnaps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Additional sugar

I always get compliments on these delicious chewy cookies. The spicy aroma fills my kitchen when they're baking and never fails to set a warm holiday mood. —Sherry Harke, South Bend, Indiana

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in additional sugar.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 68 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Oatmeal Gingersnaps in Country Woman Christmas Volume 1

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meaganteal

Sep 27, 2015

I found these to be good, but they did not stay as soft as I would like them. I did use cinnamon chips in half the batch, and they came out nice. I think I like plain gingersnaps the best, and I have another recipe that the cookies stay very soft. But, I DO like these.
Atlasbaglady

Aug 2, 2015

My these today,awesome!
Plyons773

Mar 13, 2015

I omitted the cloves, replaced that amount of cloves with another tsp of ginger, added a tsp of cinnamon and used butter flavored Crisco in place of the plain shortening and pressed them thinner so they would have a nice snap to them. 10 minutes is the perfect cooking time
krbmom

Apr 28, 2014

Nice cookies, I doubled the ginger and added 1 tsp of cinnamon. Also subbed butter for the shortening. I think they really needed more ginger than 1 tsp
sugarcrystal

Dec 22, 2013

These are great! I flattened mine only slightly. I used butter in place of shortening & I also added a teaspoon of cinnamon and a bag of cinnamon chips! I rolled some in turbinado sugar and some it course white sugar. Both sugars added a nice crunch. I will make these again!
RKJSCJ

Oct 24, 2013

The best fall cookie recipe....
homemadewithlove

Sep 11, 2013

Hubby loved these and they do have a homey, spicy aroma when baking. I added cinnamon to mine as well and threw in some butterscotch chips which added to the flavor. I agree they wouldn't have to be rolled in sugar.
DaisyRachel

Jun 8, 2013

Delicious recipe! I followed the recipe except added tiny bits of candied ginger. Next time, I wouldn't bother to roll them in sugar. Makes them a little too sweet.
caralynn1

Dec 21, 2012

These were good, not great in my opinion. I'll be on the lookout for a better gingersnap recipe but this one will do in the meantime.
heartlandmom

Dec 20, 2012

I made these for Christmas instead of my usual soft gingersnaps. They are delicious. I agree they could use just a bit more spice, maybe a little more clove.