Bacon-Fat Gingersnaps

Dairy Free
Bacon-Fat Gingersnaps
45 min.
36
79kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your cookie game with a unique twist? Introducing Bacon-Fat Gingersnaps, a delightful treat that combines the warm, spicy flavors of traditional gingersnaps with the rich, savory essence of bacon fat. This dairy-free recipe is not only easy to make but also yields a generous 36 cookies, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack throughout the week.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up these delicious cookies that boast a satisfying crunch on the outside and a chewy center. The combination of molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves creates a fragrant aroma that will fill your kitchen and entice everyone around. Plus, with only 79 calories per cookie, you can indulge without the guilt!

Using bacon fat adds a depth of flavor that is both unexpected and delightful, making these gingersnaps a conversation starter at any event. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Bacon-Fat Gingersnaps that will have everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup add carrot and onion to bacon fat . cook at room temperature (from)
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses such as steen's or lyle's (not blackstrap)
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor, and pulse until a smooth, stiff dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Put the 1/4 cup sugar in a shallow bowl. Breaking off 1-tablespoon lumps, roll the dough into balls, drop into the sugar, roll to coat, and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are dark brown.
  5. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  6. Reprinted with permission from Cook
  7. Fight by Kim Severson and Julia Moskin, © 2012 Ecco

Nutrition Facts

Calories79kcal
Protein4.62%
Fat58.75%
Carbs36.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.44
Glycemic Load
4.6
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6299999884289%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:78.78kcal
3.94%
Fat:5.12g
7.87%
Saturated Fat:1.98g
12.38%
Carbohydrates:7.18g
2.39%
Net Carbohydrates:6.95g
2.53%
Sugar:1.78g
1.97%
Cholesterol:9.85mg
3.28%
Sodium:168.18mg
7.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.91g
1.81%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.12%
Selenium:3.26µg
4.66%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.74%
Folate:13.38µg
3.35%
Iron:0.49mg
2.7%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.41%
Vitamin B3:0.44mg
2.22%
Magnesium:7.69mg
1.92%
Potassium:45.4mg
1.3%
Copper:0.02mg
1.16%
Phosphorus:11.21mg
1.12%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.1%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious