Finlandia Ginger Snap Recipes

FINNISH GINGERSNAPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together molasses, brown sugar and butter until mixture is smooth.
• Add cream, ginger, cinnamon, flour, baking powder, salt (if using).
• Continue beating until dough is stiff.
• Chill dough.
• Roll out small portions of dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut into 3-inch rounds (or if you prefer other shapes).
• Bake in 375-degree F oven for 8-10 minutes.
• Be careful--do not overbrown these cookies.

GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly, and sift a second time into another bowl.
• Place the shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in the white sugar. Beat in the egg, and dark molasses. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the shortening mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture, and mix together until a soft dough forms. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into 1 inch diameter balls between your hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an air tight container.

MOM'S GINGER SNAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, molasses, and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture. Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until center is firm. Cool on wire racks.

THE PERFECT GINGER SNAP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone baking liner.
• 2. Cream the Crisco and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until creamy.
• 3. Add egg and molasses, mix until all are combined.
• 4. Sift the remaining ingredients together, then stir into wet mixture until all are combined and the mixture is uniformed.
• 5. Use a measuring tablespoon and scoop out dough, roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet. Use 2 fingers to flatten them a little.
• 6. Bake 12 -14 minutes, then let cool slightly (about 2 minutes) before placing on wire rack for remaining cool down time. ( about 5 minutes).