Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps

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5.0

72 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    24 mins

  • Servings

    24

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps

Grandma Geri's Famous Soft Molasses Cookies Gingersnaps have a secret ingredient that makes them extra special!

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FULL RECIPE:

  • 1 1/2 cups 3 sticks Cold Butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • sugar
  •  

HALF-RECIPE:

  • 12 Tablespoons butter 3/4 cup or 1 1/2 sticks of Butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy and pale in color.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add molasses and mix well.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Mix just until combined to avoid over-mixing the dough.
  5. Place sugar into small bowl. Roll dough into small balls and roll into sugar, coating well.
  6. Place on lined baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
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