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Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Rest / Chill 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets.
  2. Beat butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Beat in egg and molasses.
  3. Mix flour, baking soda, spices and salt; stir into butter mixture. Chill 30 minutes.
  4. Roll into 30 balls; coat in remaining sugar. Space 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are firm. Cool on sheets 5 minutes; transfer to a rack.