Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps
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Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps
Description
This gingersnap recipe combines cold butter and sugar creamed together until pale and fluffy, then eggs and molasses are mixed in, providing moisture and depth of flavor. The dry ingredients include flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and a fragrant mix of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper for a subtle heat. The dough is handled carefully to avoid over-mixing, preserving the tender texture.
Dough balls are rolled in sugar to create a light crunch on the exterior. Baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 to 15 minutes, the cookies develop a light crackled surface while retaining chewiness inside. The molasses contributes to the classic gingersnap flavor and moistness.
Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps make a flavorful treat for those who enjoy spiced cookies with a balanced sweet and spicy profile. They can be served as a snack, with tea or coffee, or used in dessert recipes that call for a spicy cookie base.
Ingredients
FULL RECIPE:
- 1 1/2 cups butter cold, 3 sticks, cut into cubes
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 egg
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy and pale in color.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add molasses and mix well.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Mix just until combined to avoid over-mixing the dough.
- Place sugar into small bowl. Roll dough into small balls and roll into sugar, coating well.
- Place on lined baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
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