Homemade Ginger Snaps II: A Delicious Holiday Treat

These homemade ginger snaps are the perfect combination of spicy ginger and sweet molasses, creating a chewy and flavorful cookie that is perfect for the holiday season. They are a great treat to serve at parties or to give as gifts to friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar for rolling cookies

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla.
4. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until well combined.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar to coat.
6. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are firm.
8. Cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

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