Chewy Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Chewy Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1/3 cup molasses; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Cream the butter for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 2 1/2 cups of the flour plus the sugar, molasses, egg, lemon extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda and salt. Mix well on medium-high speed. Stir in the remaining flour until blended. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Remove dough from refrigerator, and with a teaspoon, scoop out rounded measures of dough. Roll dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in white sugar.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 minutes. Let stand for approximately for 30 seconds on cookie sheet before removing to cooling racks. Cool completely and store in airtight containers.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup white sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Chewy Gingersnaps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chewy Gingersnaps

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