LARA'S TENDER GINGERSNAPS

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Soft gingersnaps embody the tastes and smells of the Christmas season, but they are perfect for any fall or winter gathering. I enjoy the blend of cloves, ginger and cinnamon in this delicious cookie. -Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1 in. balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake until set, 9-11 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kawsar Haidari
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Appasaheb pawar Pawar
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Thisaccispurlyfor Brawlstars
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Altaf Warraich
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.


Tawa Mogaji
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I've never been a big fan of gingersnaps, but these cookies have changed my mind! They're so delicious and addictive.


MD Jamal Khan
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I love the way the molasses and ginger complement each other.


Marlon Ferrell
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I made these cookies for a holiday party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Miguel Gonzalez
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These cookies are delicious! I love the crispy edges and the chewy center. The molasses gives them a wonderful flavor.


Nadir malik Nasir
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I've made these gingersnaps several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they turn out perfectly every time.


Zohaib Jano
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These gingersnaps are the perfect holiday cookie! They're crispy, chewy, and full of flavor. I love that they're not too sweet, and the molasses gives them a wonderful depth of flavor.