SWEDISH GINGERSNAPS

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Provided by Mimi Sheraton

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups heavy sweet cream
2 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon ginger
Grated rind of 1 1/2 lemons
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
6 to 7 cups flour, as needed
Decorative sugar icing (see note)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Butter a large cookie sheet.
  • Whip cream until almost stiff.
  • Combine sugar, molasses, syrup, ginger, lemon rind and baking soda and mix thoroughly. Pour into cream and beat for 10 minutes by hand or four minutes in an electric mixer.
  • Add five cups of flour and blend in thoroughly. Beat in remaining flour gradually until dough is just smooth enough to handle but still soft and pliable.
  • Wrap in waxed paper and chill several hours or overnight.
  • Roll out to one-fourth-inch thickness on a lightly floured board. Cut into fancy shapes, such as animals, boys, girls, stars, hearts and crescents, with cookie cutters about two and a half inches wide, or cut into gingerbread boys or girls in any size.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, or until evenly golden brown.

Noah Cartaya
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These gingersnaps were a huge hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them, and they were all asking for the recipe.


Atuhairwe Kellen
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I was a little worried that the dough would be too sticky to work with, but it was actually really easy to handle. I used a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet, and it worked perfectly.


Y. Oliver “InsanelyFlip” S
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I've tried many gingersnap recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crispy and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.


Shahin Mahmod
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Will definitely make again!


Obidulla Obidulla
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I added a little bit of orange zest to the dough, and it gave the cookies a really nice citrusy flavor.


Siyabonga Mbatha
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These gingersnaps were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best gingersnaps he's ever had.


Evelyn Dominguez
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I had never made gingersnaps before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was really happy with the results. The cookies were delicious and they looked beautiful.


Xolisile Peter
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I've been making these gingersnaps for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the spices warm up the house when they're baking.


Sarwar Hutwani
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These gingarsnaps are the perfect holiday treat. They're crispy, chewy, and full of flavor.


Anitha Amahle
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Yum!


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