SNAPPY GINGER SNAPS

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This is my updated version of a very delicious ginger snap cookie. I replaced the shortening with butter. I added more ginger, I added pepper for a slight kick. I also reduced the baking soda. Which was over powering in the original. I replaced some soda, with baking powder. I reduced the salt. I added some vanilla...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c all purpose flour
1 3/4 Tbsp ( around 5 teaspoons) ground ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp white pepper or black pepper ( i used white)
1/4 tsp salt ( omit if using salted butter
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 c softened unsalted butter ( you may use salted butter. do not forget to omit salt from the ingredients in the recipe.)
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c dark mollasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz candied or crystalized ginger chopped
SUGAR FOR COATING
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°. Parchment line a baking sheet.
  • 2. Into a bowl. sift the flour, Ginger, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together. (Omit salt if using salted butter in recipe.)
  • 3. In a large bowl. Beat the butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well vombined.
  • 4. Add in the egg. Mix in egg thoroughly.
  • 5. Add in the vanilla , molasses, and chopped candied ginger. Mix until smooth.
  • 6. Sift in the flour mixture half at a time. Mix between additions of flour mixture. Mix until a soft diugh forms
  • 7. Mix the sugar with the ginger thoroughly. Place on a plate Pinch small amounts of dough. Make balls of dough. Make about 1 inch in diameter, or about the size of a small gum ball.
  • 8. Roll balls in sugar mixture.
  • 9. Place sugarcoated balls on sheet pan about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove from sheet pan to continue cooling on a wire rack.

Md Jisan
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Olusegun M.A
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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly.


Nasir Aamir
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These cookies are very easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Runa Khatun
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly! They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


Renos Achilleos
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Mawuena Afi
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a nice change from the traditional chocolate chip cookie.


Antonio Barrios
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


David Dekaglo
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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly.


Ryan O'Donnell, II.
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These cookies are very easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Luiz Fernando
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly! They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


Nikki Tamang
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Orestis M
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're a nice change from the traditional chocolate chip cookie.


Wafaa Waheed27
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.


Julia Muniz
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I was disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly.


Amjid Khan BJ
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These cookies are very easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Scelo Zikhali
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly! They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


Oku Kenneth bassey
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These ginger snaps are a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


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I love the addition of molasses in these cookies. It gives them a lovely depth of flavor.


Mostafa Manik
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I've been baking these ginger snaps for years and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, and the ginger flavor is just right.


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These ginger snaps are the perfect holiday cookie! They're easy to make and have a delicious, spicy flavor.