Easy Homemade Gingersnaps Recipe

Easy Homemade Gingersnaps Recipe

These homemade gingersnaps have just the right amount of spice, can be baked a little less for a chewy cookie or a little more, making them perfect for coffee dipping.

1 hr, 15 Prep Time

15 minCook Time

1 hr, 30 Total Time

Author:

Rachel

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup more for rolling cookies in
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cream together the butter, sugar, molasses and egg
3. Mix in the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda and salt until well combined
4. Chill about 1 hour
5. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar
6. Place on ungreased cookies sheet 2 inches apart
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes