Ginger Snaps

Recipe Courtesy of Cathy Lowe

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (15)

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
3 dozen

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, unsalted and softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

Cream together the butter and sugar. Stir in molasses and egg. Add 1 cup of flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and ground cloves and stir to combine. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time. Chill dough in freezer for 15 minutes. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 10 minutes

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sam miami, FL 12-16-2008
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the perfect ginger snap
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband asked for ginger snaps in his Christmas cookie request. This is the first time I have made ginger snaps, a simple... easy Christmas cookie. Not too chewy, not too crisp. A new cookie to added to my baking list during the holidays. Read more
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Kelly Grace, ID 11-13-2008
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Wonderful!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ginger Snaps are one of my favorite holiday cookies and these ones were to die for! The flavor isn't overwhelming nor were... they too hard or doughy. The recipe was SO simple to follow and is great for anyone who wants to make something fast and delicious. Fantastic!Read more
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barbara dickson, TN 10-30-2008
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WONDERFUL COOKIES
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are the greatest ginger snaps in the world. Try spreading pumpkin spread on these for a tasty treat on these. ... I like to out them in little bags and give them as gifts during the holidays. Since they are easly to make, they are perfect for bake sales.Read more
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Anonymous 04-03-2008
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very tasty and chewy
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Anonymous 12-23-2007
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Great Coffee Cookies
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are VERY easy to make, and are great with coffee. I cook them for about 2 minutes longer and they come out great!
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Amy St. Louis, MO 10-16-2007
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Perfect cookies for fall gatherings!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

They're spicy and sweet, and they look beautiful on a platter. I made them for the first time last week and they were a big... hit with my family. I'll be making another batch soon!Read more