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Gingersnap Cookies

Delicious Gingersnap Cookies Recipe for the Perfect Treat

This gingersnap cookies recipe is the perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, placing them about two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden on the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 3g

Notes

These cookies can be customized with nuts or chocolate chips. To keep them fresh, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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