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I used old fashioned oats.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"maggieaw"},"reviewBody":"My new favorite gingersnap recipe! The oats are really a nice change to this easy to bake batch of cookies. Plus there is nothing better than the aroma that wafts through your kitchen than cinnamon, cloves and molasses. The cookie itself looks beautiful, I had one warm out of the oven- cant wait to see how they are later in the afternoon! I dont buy quick cooking oats so I put in regular oats- not a problem in the switch as far as I can see- taste.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AlligatorAnnie"},"reviewBody":"Great Christmas cookie recipe...goes with gingerbread my mom makes every holiday!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tamroe"},"reviewBody":"Very good, made a doulbe patch based on the reviews and so happy I did.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sfarrell1007"},"reviewBody":"I loved the texture and taste of these cookies. I added some finely chopped candied ginger for added zing.\u00a0\u00a0 It was excellent! I love ginger cookies at Christmas! Nothing like that spicy aroma to make your house smell like the Holidays! Also, you can mix a bit of gold metallic powder in with the sugar that you roll the balls in to make them glittery and more festive!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoodLuckBear"},"reviewBody":"Super Cookie Recipe. I already put it in the family cookbook I am putting together. I made them today after I made some minor adjustments for high altitude(we live at 9000'). I added red, green, and white sprinkles to make them Christmasy.Great taste, smell, texture and appearance and made the house smell wonderful.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tann"},"reviewBody":"These were so easy to make even my 14 yr old made them on her own. They are simply delish! This recipe will go into my favourites that is certain.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lisakiki"},"reviewBody":"I loved these cookies.... I doubled the recipe and used 1\/2 butter and 1\/2 shortening.. I also don't use white flour so I used fresh ground wheat flour.. I only used 1&1\/2 cup sugar and I didn't roll out the balls, I just scooped them with my melon baller and I did not sugar them again nor did I flatten them.. Oh, and I also used some crystallized ginger... YUM!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"christiane41"},"reviewBody":"Pretty good recipe. Think i will increase the ginger a bit, maybe even add some cinnamon. Easy to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CaZman2"},"reviewBody":"too much work to make into little balls.....but very good cookies","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NauvooTemple"},"reviewBody":"Tried these tonight and served them to guests while we watched a Christmas movie. Everyone loved them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tatertotmom"},"reviewBody":"Great little cookie!! sfarrell1007, your addition of candied ginger is out of this world!!! Graminmaine, why don't you sub applesauce or oil for the Crisco and chill your dough? Worth a try. Think Imight use brown sugar instead of white. Thanks for all the great reviews and suggestions.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tootsierollpop"},"reviewBody":"These are so yummy and so very easy. The recipe is perfect just as it is, only change I made was parchment paper instead of greased cookie sheets. I always have better luck with lined pines. Thanks for sharing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tommyweston"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make and tastes great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"peacelovemusicsd"},"reviewBody":"Yummy. Only thing I would change for next time is maybe adding more oatmeal","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RachelMartel Preslar","givenName":"RachelMartel","familyName":"Preslar"},"reviewBody":"Quick, simple recipe. Whole family likes them and my kids request them. I use coconut oil and white whole wheat flour, and replace the molasses with dark homemade maple syrup. I also add a bit of vanilla, cinnamon, more ginger, and reduce the cloves by half. I tried finely chopped dried apricots in half a batch and they were very good, added a mild fruit flavor and nice chew.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MaryThompson"},"reviewBody":"good cookies - keeper recipe - I also used regular oats, seemed to work out well. Wasn't very long & cookies were gone, so family liked them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"savanna2"},"reviewBody":"Thank you Sherry Harke for sharing this wonderful treat with the rest of us. My kitchen smelled like ginger and cookies and \"YES COLLEEN\" like Christmas. If you have not try'd it and got a warm and fuzzy feeling of Christmas, dont humbug the rest of us, keep it to your self. A merry Christmas to the rest of you all out there. I'm having me some of those cookies and a warm glass of milk looking at my tree all lit up.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dachshundsonly"},"reviewBody":"Wanted to try some different cookie recipes this Christmas. Made these this morning for some shut-ins at our church. I loved them and will be pleased to share them. Made them exactly as stated accept used regular oats. I may increase oats just a tad next time but were very good this way. 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Whole family likes them and my kids request them. I use coconut oil and white whole wheat flour, and replace the molasses with dark homemade maple syrup. I also add a bit of vanilla, cinnamon, more ginger, and reduce the cloves by half. I tried finely chopped dried apricots in half a batch and they were very good, added a mild fruit flavor and nice chew.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/13\/2020 02:05","GUID":"2ef9b1e086c446e391bff6c1b610e4d4","MemberId":9817000,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Rachel","SubmittedDate":"05\/13\/2020 02:05"},{"Comment":"
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.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/27\/2015 21:24","GUID":"241700E2DDE94B7EBAF42CD22B6FE029","MemberId":814898,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"meaganteal","SubmittedDate":"09\/27\/2015 21:24"},{"Comment":"
My these today,awesome!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2015 10:47","GUID":"aaa3b3db281e492391810b0b2fd1d326","MemberId":4947034,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Atlasbaglady","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2015 10:47"},{"Comment":"
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<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"03\/13\/2015 13:42","GUID":"edb5a3b7ee4348f098037266d826289b","MemberId":8290537,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Plyons773","SubmittedDate":"03\/13\/2015 13:42"},{"Comment":"
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<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"BC2F01A8AE6B4A3597C902F5D337F2BB","MemberId":539604,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"krbmom","SubmittedDate":"04\/28\/2014 19:28"},{"Comment":"
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!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"3abb538d97894b83875064d59f204e8e","MemberId":5836839,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sugarcrystal","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2013 17:43"},{"Comment":"
The best fall cookie recipe....<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"616a74909d9a4a1a99ebff38aea70be8","MemberId":1322164,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"RKJSCJ","SubmittedDate":"10\/24\/2013 21:06"},{"Comment":"
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.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"CB613AC851094491B7535D10DAE5A12E","MemberId":4311884,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"homemadewithlove","SubmittedDate":"09\/11\/2013 15:16"},{"Comment":"
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.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"06\/08\/2013 16:07","GUID":"27b7cc740ba54791badc6a4c5303ad9d","MemberId":5264675,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DaisyRachel","SubmittedDate":"06\/08\/2013 16:06"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"04\/21\/2013 21:51","GUID":"28bbb4104d0b40229a9154b9cafb70e5","MemberId":2339744,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"vphchef","SubmittedDate":"04\/21\/2013 21:51"},{"Comment":"
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.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2012 22:54","GUID":"d44bca8eceb64c6dae8a2424390074fa","MemberId":2237803,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"caralynn1","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2012 22:53"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2012 20:44","GUID":"A86EB9E42B8F46938F0E60B3E40DE2A4","MemberId":2095996,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MRPinter","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2012 20:44"},{"Comment":"
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.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2012 08:12","GUID":"a209927079514f5baf7b9b934b5c0905","MemberId":4373495,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"heartlandmom","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2012 08:11"},{"Comment":"
these are delicious. I added some chopped candied ginger to give it even more snap.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2012 17:40","GUID":"ba9abb232a8c4f71899b8e6cdf6d6a68","MemberId":3298235,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dboat","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2012 17:39"},{"Comment":"
Used butter instead of shortening and brown sugar in place of white sugar, then had to add about an extra 1\/4 c. to 1\/3 c. of flour to make them the rolling consistency. They were incredible! Loved, loved, loved them!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"04\/02\/2012 00:24","GUID":"0b324a0d87f74a15ae15483dea60cdd6","MemberId":2401339,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"angelasandoval","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2012 00:24"},{"Comment":"
I love chewy cookies and these are great! I baked them for 9 min. The original recipe has the perfect blend of spices. Yummy!!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"03\/12\/2012 15:04","GUID":"3E575F40C09441EEA1DAEA2BD3C32430","MemberId":4300589,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BruJoy","SubmittedDate":"03\/12\/2012 15:04"},{"Comment":"
These had a great flavor and my husband loved them. Next time, I'm not going to use all butter (serious flattening occurred!) and I'll probably use a little more flour for more substance. All in all, I'll make these again, but not for company until I get it right!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"02\/21\/2012 16:08","GUID":"31d7bf06d2cc49e486b8c545902745c7","MemberId":5662698,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kerrynjames","SubmittedDate":"02\/21\/2012 16:08"},{"Comment":"
Great recipe! Delicious cookies! This will become a favorite recipe for me.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"02\/18\/2012 10:33","GUID":"f81cc321b75142feb75d756e46d31da6","MemberId":4337059,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jannikka","SubmittedDate":"02\/18\/2012 10:33"},{"Comment":"
Very good recipe. I didn't have cloves, so I used all spice. turned out wonderful. I also liked rolling them into balls - no flattening, they come out as a nice domed cookie.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"02\/07\/2012 23:24","GUID":"a61c9ef8a60340d283606be38c6911b7","MemberId":5734543,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dmoehring","SubmittedDate":"02\/07\/2012 23:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"01\/17\/2012 23:07","GUID":"3e412fe4bfa7416ab42ecf7d57863979","MemberId":6322304,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"caradelmont26","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2012 23:07"},{"Comment":"
Very Good recipe! I baked the cookies for 9 minutes, didn't grease my cookie sheet and used medium cookie scoop! Excellent!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2012 16:41","GUID":"a27f054640d740b9a309b5728713cd48","MemberId":6207859,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ccookies","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2012 16:41"},{"Comment":"
These were great! You had the cross taste of gingersnaps and oatmeal cookies. What a great combination. I will be making these again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"12\/21\/2011 20:12","GUID":"7F4632B3FA234C74AE0E3CA1E51A53B0","MemberId":4301775,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JLinnGS","SubmittedDate":"12\/21\/2011 20:12"},{"Comment":"
Made these again today but left them in the ball stage before baking. Liked the size and thickness that they flattened out to be better than the ones I flattened yesterday. Shared them at our ladies Bible study this morning. Big hit!!!<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2011 16:55","GUID":"30ae7760cc9546d8a96e5bf064c0247d","MemberId":4986600,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dachshundsonly","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2011 17:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2011 11:23","GUID":"3149ac8bc01046da88f7453cb2546754","MemberId":5229331,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"bktenn","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2011 11:23"},{"Comment":"
Wanted to try some different cookie recipes this Christmas. Made these this morning for some shut-ins at our church. I loved them and will be pleased to share them. Made them exactly as stated accept used regular oats. I may increase oats just a tad next time but were very good this way. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas from Oregon.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2011 16:55","GUID":"30ae7760cc9546d8a96e5bf064c0247d","MemberId":4986600,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dachshundsonly","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2011 16:55"},{"Comment":"
too much work to make into little balls.....but very good cookies<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2011 16:41","GUID":"aa44c067a46c416798c6c2b9f6541acf","MemberId":5387003,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"CaZman2","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2011 16:41"},{"Comment":"
I made therse cookies exactly as the recipe stated--YUMMY !! I will definitely make them again. They are really good with a cup of coffee.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2011 14:54","GUID":"163ae443d01243ad9e913b76c21d9132","MemberId":6257927,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lindasue324","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2011 14:54"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2011 17:41","GUID":"c4e477288891482589fa1983b7087791","MemberId":3868173,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"darlenethompson","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2011 17:41"},{"Comment":"
I loved these cookies.... I doubled the recipe and used 1\/2 butter and 1\/2 shortening.. I also don't use white flour so I used fresh ground wheat flour.. I only used 1&1\/2 cup sugar and I didn't roll out the balls, I just scooped them with my melon baller and I did not sugar them again nor did I flatten them.. Oh, and I also used some crystallized ginger... YUM!!!<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2011 14:18","GUID":"c687230e8dcf4de8a7b284be058c62e4","MemberId":4599115,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lisakiki","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2011 14:18"},{"Comment":"
Yummy. Only thing I would change for next time is maybe adding more oatmeal<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2011 22:37","GUID":"28032931ff2048bdbc0a6788a5f3dea8","MemberId":6271017,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"peacelovemusicsd","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2011 22:37"},{"Comment":"
Easy to make and tastes great.<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2011 22:32","GUID":"d385fa2c7d3c4484b68eba90eb52e047","MemberId":5755021,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tommyweston","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2011 22:32"},{"Comment":"
These are so yummy and so very easy. The recipe is perfect just as it is, only change I made was parchment paper instead of greased cookie sheets. I always have better luck with lined pines. Thanks for sharing.<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2011 13:26","GUID":"9399ecc71f59429c8491064c2b3fc77b","MemberId":2998742,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tootsierollpop","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2011 13:26"},{"Comment":"
to GraminMaine...I don't use shortening either. I use butter or coconut oil.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2011 12:59","GUID":"d6442b423eed43629f80f3a1b6003428","MemberId":4739275,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"csublet","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2011 12:59"},{"Comment":"
Great little cookie!! sfarrell1007, your addition of candied ginger is out of this world!!! Graminmaine, why don't you sub applesauce or oil for the Crisco and chill your dough? Worth a try. Think Imight use brown sugar instead of white. Thanks for all the great reviews and suggestions.<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2011 10:55","GUID":"5a2c2c9e567842a5a90ad9b5d66a2657","MemberId":4377677,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tatertotmom","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2011 10:55"},{"Comment":"
Tried these tonight and served them to guests while we watched a Christmas movie. Everyone loved them!<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 22:40","GUID":"54FBFC9299694488928E8C8AA0F4EA0A","MemberId":960941,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"NauvooTemple","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 22:40"},{"Comment":"
Thank you Sherry Harke for sharing this wonderful treat with the rest of us. My kitchen smelled like ginger and cookies and "YES COLLEEN" like Christmas. If you have not try'd it and got a warm and fuzzy feeling of Christmas, dont humbug the rest of us, keep it to your self. A merry Christmas to the rest of you all out there. I'm having me some of those cookies and a warm glass of milk looking at my tree all lit up.<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 22:08","GUID":"71f7a47f34534db290d83242c604b33a","MemberId":4801602,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"savanna2","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 22:08"},{"Comment":"
Pretty good recipe. Think i will increase the ginger a bit, maybe even add some cinnamon. Easy to make.<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 21:24","GUID":"1e402720ae8e49dcb9700ed96fe58583","MemberId":6339749,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"christiane41","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 21:24"},{"Comment":"
Yummy! Great to have a recipe where all of the ingredients are already in my pantry, so it can be made without a trip to the store for specialty ingredients. I used a cookie stamp instead of the bottom of a glass to press down the cookie. The cookies will spread, but the impression from the stamp was still visible. Use a tree, bell, or ornament stamp to make them extra "Christmasy". Smell reminds me of fresh baked gingerbread. What could be better for Christmas than the smell of a gingerbread house, but you get to eat it right away!?!<\/p>","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 21:14","GUID":"3c279cca64b5418abb18c53c993f2ba9","MemberId":6314403,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Momclerk","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 21:14"},{"Comment":"
These were so easy to make even my 14 yr old made them on her own. They are simply delish! This recipe will go into my favourites that is certain.<\/p>","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 19:38","GUID":"FD7F62A6E9D14C8D89DEB18A3021DD5C","MemberId":310802,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Tann","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 19:38"},{"Comment":"
Super Cookie Recipe. I already put it in the family cookbook I am putting together. I made them today after I made some minor adjustments for high altitude(we live at 9000'). I added red, green, and white sprinkles to make them Christmasy.<\/p>
Great taste, smell, texture and appearance and made the house smell wonderful.<\/p>","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 19:18","GUID":"bf470ea7c09e492f9619f52356539446","MemberId":5560592,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"GoodLuckBear","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 19:18"},{"Comment":"
What do you use for shortening? I don't like using Crisco. thanks.<\/p>","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 17:49","GUID":"4664bc9cdeaf451fb35ec02445056da1","MemberId":2091461,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"GraminMaine","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 17:49"},{"Comment":"
I loved the texture and taste of these cookies. I added some finely chopped candied ginger for added zing. It was excellent! I love ginger cookies at Christmas! Nothing like that spicy aroma to make your house smell like the Holidays! Also, you can mix a bit of gold metallic powder in with the sugar that you roll the balls in to make them glittery and more festive!<\/p>","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 16:55","GUID":"99f6317962d745f8989e5f16bf34d706","MemberId":2159003,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sfarrell1007","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 16:55"},{"Comment":"
Very good, made a doulbe patch based on the reviews and so happy I did.<\/p>","CommentId":43,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 14:46","GUID":"02443021e94040549ebbbb785c5c9777","MemberId":5418807,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tamroe","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 14:46"},{"Comment":"
Great Christmas cookie recipe...goes with gingerbread my mom makes every holiday!!<\/p>","CommentId":44,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 14:29","GUID":"1f1f40bdab584c588da3826dc289333b","MemberId":2459454,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AlligatorAnnie","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 14:28"},{"Comment":"
This is a Christmas Cookie recipe?<\/p>","CommentId":45,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2011 13:53","GUID":"4101bc669cfc405086b37feacdf4cf9f","MemberId":3372023,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"Colleen in MN","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2011 13:53"},{"Comment":"
These cookies were great. I used old fashioned oats.<\/p>","CommentId":46,"DateRated":"05\/23\/2011 12:38","GUID":"2a037f97e10d4685aa43e142c241ab6e","MemberId":2880256,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jmkasprak","SubmittedDate":"05\/23\/2011 12:38"},{"Comment":"
good cookies - keeper recipe - I also used regular oats, seemed to work out well. Wasn't very long & cookies were gone, so family liked them.<\/p>","CommentId":47,"DateRated":"11\/27\/2010 08:19","GUID":"20E090963AD04794B629AF933E37EA65","MemberId":831135,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"MaryThompson","SubmittedDate":"11\/27\/2010 08:19"},{"Comment":"
My new favorite gingersnap recipe! The oats are really a nice change to this easy to bake batch of cookies. Plus there is nothing better than the aroma that wafts through your kitchen than cinnamon, cloves and molasses. The cookie itself looks beautiful, I had one warm out of the oven- cant wait to see how they are later in the afternoon! I dont buy quick cooking oats so I put in regular oats- not a problem in the switch as far as I can see- taste.<\/p>","CommentId":48,"DateRated":"11\/10\/2010 10:42","GUID":"7b8447ffdd49487092afb0c98c017e31","MemberId":4163584,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"maggieaw","SubmittedDate":"11\/10\/2010 10:42"},{"Comment":"
Wonderful cookie...great texture, with just the right amount of chewiness and crunch..mmmm!! Very good flavor also..a definite keeper!<\/p>","CommentId":49,"DateRated":"11\/10\/2010 10:42","GUID":"4b923235daa34fc0b09185189a5e6195","MemberId":4748214,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"grluigi","SubmittedDate":"11\/10\/2010 10:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":50,"DateRated":"02\/28\/2007 15:30","GUID":"dd9677fb80fb45289960ef9a0efb1f14","MemberId":1234530,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Madge 6","SubmittedDate":"02\/28\/2007 15:30"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44039,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":3013,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"},{"term_id":311795,"name":"Molasses Cookies","slug":"molasses-cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311730,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Bring back memories of grandma's house with these sweet-and-spicy molasses cookie recipes. We'll show you how to make 'em soft, with blackstrap molasses and even the old-fashioned Amish way!","parent":311758,"count":90,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/molasses-cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Oatmeal Gingersnaps"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n