Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz says this cookie recipe was her great grandmother’s and it’s the same cookie she gives out to visitors at the governor’s residence.
Gwen Walz’s Ginger Snap Cookies
Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy
Servings
2
dozenPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
10
minutesMinnesota First Lady Gwen Walz says this cookie recipe was her great grandmother’s and it’s the same cookie she gives out to visitors at the governor’s residence.
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Ingredients
2 cups flour
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
¾ cup veg shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
- COATING
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, and spices.
- In mixer, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, then molasses.
- Slowly mix in flour and spice mixture. Dough will be tacky but stiff.
- Scoop 1” dough into balls and drop in cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll in the mixture, then transfer to the baking sheet. Leave space between to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating trays halfway. When done, outside edge should be just set and soft in the center.
- Allow to cool. Store in airtight container.
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Notes
- ***Original recipe says “makes four dozen” but I only came out with two.
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I made these. Great recipe! I got 44 cookies, but I heaped the 1-inch scoop for about half. Using a level 1-in scoop for all the cookies would yied at least four dozen.
Yes, did the same and got 2 dozen.
Thank you for posting! I will add to my collection!
Great!
Love this recipe! Dough isn’t sticky and doesn’t need to be chilled! Cookies came out perfect and very tasty!
Much appreciated!
I don’t like shortening. Will they work with butter?
Can’t say 100% since I never tried it. I would guess you’d be ok.
Sure, they’re even better and definitely healthier!