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Soft Gingersnaps

SUBMITTED BY: Shawn Barto  PHOTO BY: missygail 

"With molasses and spices, these cookies deliver the old-fashioned flavor everyone loves. --Shawn Barto, Clermont, Florida"
Soft Gingersnaps Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 76 times with an average star rating of 4.9
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Additional sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 22, 2007 by Megan H 
These are soooo good! I can't stress how good they are enough. Easy and delicious. One thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 9, 2007 by AUDREYWAITE 
These cookies are the best! This recipe has even replaced my great-grandma Bessie's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2007 by Amber 
I love that these are so soft and chewy. They are great. I ended up chilling the dough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 18, 2006 by BEANEFAN 
AWESOME cookies! I made them for my corridor mates while in Sweden, and every nationality... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 1, 2007 by Amy W 
Delicious! I especially appreciated this recipe because it was the only soft gingersnap recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 23, 2007 by Busy Bunny 
Sooooooo soft and chewy! Loved it, although, I think I will use just a little bit less salt... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2006 by X96DENNISON 
Great flavor. Easy to make. Give them a try. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 21, 2008 by Tasha Rose 
As far as gingersnaps go, I could not have asked for a better cookie. My boyfriend and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 28, 2006 by KRANEY 
These were wonderful, easy, and made a TON! The molasses in them was so wonderful. I tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.88 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2006 by lovetobake 
Great gingersnap recipe--I love that they are so soft, chewy and have a nice flavor. The... MORE

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