Traditional Ginger Snaps
With a deep molasses taste, these crispy cookies are the perfect treat!
Prep Time 16 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
Whisk together flour, baking soda and spices
Cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy
Beat egg lightly
Add egg and molasses to the sugar and butter mixture
Stir in dry ingredients until fully mixed
Roll into small balls and roll in sugar
Bake at 375 for 11-12 minutes or until crispy
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