Gingersnaps Recipe

Gingersnaps Recipe

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/8 teaspoon Confectioners' sugar (optional)
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses. Beat in the flour mixture, a little at a time, until well-blended.
  4. Shape into 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) balls. Arrange about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until tops are slightly rounded and lightly browned. Cool on a rack to cool for 2 minutes. Remove to the rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
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