CHEWY GINGERSNAPS

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If you are looking for a soft ginger cookie - here it is!! This is a scrumptious cold weather treat, and a perfect partner to a mug of steaming hot cocoa. Enjoy!!

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Refrigerator Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup molasses
1 egg
½ teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream the butter for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 2 1/2 cups of the flour plus the sugar, molasses, egg, lemon extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda and salt. Mix well on medium-high speed. Stir in the remaining flour until blended. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove dough from refrigerator, and with a teaspoon, scoop out rounded measures of dough. Roll dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in white sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 minutes. Let stand for approximately for 30 seconds on cookie sheet before removing to cooling racks. Cool completely and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 146.9 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

Sima Jha
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These gingersnaps are the perfect holiday cookie. They're chewy, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of spice. I made them for my family and they loved them. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Hira Jan
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I've made these gingersnaps several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the chewy texture and the spicy ginger flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


blessing john
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These gingersnaps are so good! They're chewy, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of spice. I made them for my friends and they loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Vicky Lag
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I was looking for a chewy gingersnap recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a great ginger flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Meer Akash Ali Lakho
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These gingersnaps are delicious! They're chewy, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of spice. I made them for my family and they loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.


Joshua Kpodo
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I love these gingersnaps! They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and the ginger flavor is just right. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Harris Sultani
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These are the best gingersnaps I've ever had! They're so soft and chewy, and the ginger flavor is perfect. I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.


Stan Tackett
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I made these gingersnaps for my holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so flavorful and the perfect amount of chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Arturo Luis
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These gingersnaps are so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly! I love the chewy texture and the spicy ginger flavor. They're the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.


RY SAUCY
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I've tried many gingersnap recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly soft and chewy, with a delicious gingery flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lizzy Ababio
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These gingersnaps are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. They're also incredibly flavorful, with a nice balance of ginger and molasses. I'll definitely be making these again soon!