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Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps

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

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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
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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

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  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.