Gingersnaps

Name: Gingersnaps
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks butter; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. allspice; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 3/4 c. molasses; 3 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder

12 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
3/4 c. molasses
3 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

1

Cream together butter, sugars, spices and salt.
2

Add egg and mix thoroughly.
3

Add molasses and blend.
4

Sift together twice flour, baking soda and baking powder.
5

Add to molasses mixture and stir until blended.
6

Chill well.
7

Preheat oven to 375°.
8

Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on floured pastry cloth or board.
9

Use cookie cutter to press out desired shapes.
10

Place on greased baking sheets and bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 30.