Sweets for the Season 2008: Gingersnaps Recipe

Heather says: This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ’snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne. This version is kid friendly, but also makes a nice base for turning up the heat. Ingredients: 3/4 cup … Read more

Gingersnaps Recipe

HeatherHeather says:

This recipe makes cookies that are a nice balance between crispy and chewy. If you like your ‘snaps to have a sharp bite add a little crystallized ginger and even a pinch of cayenne. This version is kid friendly, but also makes a nice base for turning up the heat.

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Ingredients:

 

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter – softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1 cup for garnish
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves

Directions after the jump.

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