Soft & Chewy Gingersnaps

In a large bowl mix together

  • 1 C sugar
  • 3/4 C butter

Add

  • 1/4 C molasses
  • 1 egg

Beat until light & fluffy

Add in & mix with spatula until combined

  • 2 1/4 C flour
  • 2 tsp soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cover with plastic wrap & put in fridge for at least 1 hour.

  • 1/2 C sugar
  • little cinnamon
  • little ginger

Put in small bowl & mix together.

Take cold dough & shape into 1″balls & roll in sugar mixture.  Put on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.  Bake @ 350 for 9-10 minutes (10-12 cookies per sheet).  Remove from over & let stand 1 minute.  Transfer to cooling rack & cool completely.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Chill: 1 hour

Bake:  9-10 minutes @ 350; makes 30 cookies

 

from Clara Schreck