Easy Ginger Snap Cookies
Great for the holidays, Easy Ginger Snap Cookies will have a special place in your heart. A delight to your pallet, they are made with ground ginger, cinnamon and dark molasses to give them that classic flavor that we all love. It's delicious cookie recipes like this one, that you'll want to make year round and that the family will love. So, put on your cookie making apron and get ready to bake a bite sized treat. You won't be able to stop at one cookie. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup dark molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- sugar for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, egg and sugar; add molasses and mix well.
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In a separate container combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and ginger; whisk well. Add to mixing bowl and beat until well blended.
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Scoop a spoonful of cookie dough into palm of hand and roll in small ball. Dip top in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes; cool on pan for 10 minutes.