The Perfect Ginger Snap

Name: The Perfect Ginger Snap
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Crisco (plain); 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup Crisco (plain)
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone baking liner.
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2. Cream the Crisco and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until creamy.
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3. Add egg and molasses, mix until all are combined.
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4. Sift the remaining ingredients together, then stir into wet mixture until all are combined and the mixture is uniformed.
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5. Use a measuring tablespoon and scoop out dough, roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet. Use 2 fingers to flatten them a little.
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6. Bake 12 -14 minutes, then let cool slightly (about 2 minutes) before placing on wire rack for remaining cool down time. ( about 5 minutes).