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Traditional Ginger Snaps

With a deep molasses taste, these crispy cookies are the perfect treat!
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Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 25

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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
Keyword Christmas gingersnap cookies, Classic gingersnap recipe, old fashioned gingersnaps, Traditional gingersnap cookies
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