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Granny’s Gingersnaps

December 9, 2020 By Michelle Leave a Comment

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One of my favorite things about the holidays is the sweet treats and fresh-baked cookies.

I have some favorites, many have chocolate, but others have something even better, a great story.

This recipe comes by way of Ryan’s Grandma, Sue. She lived well into her 90’s and her life was not met without great struggle.

As a young woman and mom, Sue was diagnosed with Polio eventually becoming wheelchair-bound.

I was always in awe of the determination and independence she possessed. Her social calendar was pretty impressive too.

She loved to play bridge with her girlfriends and was always good for a handwritten note after time spent with her at Christmas. It was Grandma Sue who taught me how to write a proper thank you.

There was something else about Grandma Sue…she baked a kickass gingersnap cookie.

I’ve wanted to share her recipe for some time now, but mostly, I wanted to talk about her.

Someday, when my kids are grown and I am gone, they will get curious about what it was their mom was always getting up so early writing about.

This blog is my legacy to them. Every bit of what I write here is a guide for them to live a good life but also very much the story of where they came from.

They follow a long line of fighters, perseveres, and survivors.

Their great-grandmother’s life was challenged in ways I hope they never experience, but the story of her strength and her delicious chewy gingersnaps are the things we will always remember.

This blog is dedicated to Sue Anderson. Gone, never forgotten. Her legacy lives on through her gingersnap cookies.
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Granny's Gingersnaps

A holiday must-have, these bake soft with the perfect amount of ginger.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time9 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Ginger Cookies, Gingersnaps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c shortening
  • 1 c light brown sugar
  • 1/4 c molasses - not dark
  • 1 egg, beat until fluffy
  • 2 1/4 c flour, sifted
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Cream shortening and brown sugar well.
  • Add egg, molasses, sift flour with salt, baking soda, and spices. Add a little at a time to shortening and sugar mixture.
  • Form into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
  • Place 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 9 minutes. Let cool.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies. 
*Gingersnaps pair nicely with our mulled wine recipe. 
*If you like your gingersnaps on the crispier side like Sue did, you can bake them for a minute or two longer.

Filed Under: Food + Drink, Things To Eat Tagged With: Chewy Gingersnaps, Gingernaps, Gingersnap cookies

About Michelle

I am a hygge enthusiast and lifestyle blogger from Chicago. I am a daughter, wife, mom to spirited twins and sister to many. My favorite hobbies include cooking with a cast iron skillet, singing in a dad-band and cradling my mini Dachshund, Kevin, like a newborn baby.

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