Basic Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

Name: Basic Gingersnap Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons ground ginger; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup unsulfured molasses

Servings: persons

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup unsulfured molasses

1
Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients. Divide the dough into thirds and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are crisp but not dark. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.

1360

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Basic Gingersnap Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basic Gingersnap Cookies

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