Gingersnap Cookies
Glistening with sugar and filled with warm, fragrant spices makes baking these soft gingersnap cookies is a delicious Christmas tradition!
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 89kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg unbeaten
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Sift together 2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/2 teaspoon ginger.
- In a mixing bowl blend 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg and 1/4 cup molasses.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to butter mixture. Mix well.
- Shape dough into balls the size of walnuts, dip one half lightly in additional sugar.
- Place on greased baking sheet with sugar side up and lightly flatten with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 - 12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg