Gingersnaps

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves and ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cardamom (optional)
  • 2 1/2 c. flour mixed with 3/4 tsp. baking soda
  • Icing (recipe follows, optional)
  • colored sugar and whole or slivered almonds for decoration (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Place butter and sugar in bowl.
  2. 2
    In small saucepan, bring water, corn syrup and spices to boil.
  3. 3
    Pour over butter and sugar; beat until well blended.
  4. 4
    Gradually stir in flour mixture until well blended and smooth.
  5. 5
    Wrap dough airtight; chill overnight.

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