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Ginger Snaps Recipe

A ginger snaps recipe with molasses, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and sugar.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ginger snaps cookies, ginger snaps recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 155kcal
Author Kelly Miller

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sanding sugar

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add the egg, water, and molasses and mix.
  • Add in the spices and salt.
  • Gradually add the flour while mixing on low speed.
  • Add in baking soda and keep mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into sanding sugar, and then place onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 for 7 to 9 minutes, cookies should still be soft. Transfer to a cooling rack.

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Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 70mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.8mg