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Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps
Grandma Geri's Famous Soft Molasses Cookies Gingersnaps have a secret ingredient that makes them extra special!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 24
Ingredients
FULL RECIPE:
- 1 1/2 cups 3 sticks Cold Butter, cut into cubes
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 4 cups Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Sugar
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HALF-RECIPE:
- 12 Tablespoons Butter 3/4 cup or 1 1/2 sticks of Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Molasses
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy and pale in color.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add molasses and mix well.
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Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Mix just until combined to avoid over-mixing the dough.
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Place sugar into small bowl. Roll dough into small balls and roll into sugar, coating well.
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Place on lined baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.