Grandma Geri's Gingersnaps

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 1/2 tsp Ginger

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Molasses

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Cloves
  • 4 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups Butter

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Description

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (3 sticks) Cold Butter, cut into cubes
• 2 cups Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• ½ cup Molasses
• 4 cups Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ½ teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 2½ teaspoons Ginger
• 2 teaspoons Cloves
• ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• Sugar

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4 minutes until light and fluffy and pale in color.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add molasses and mix well.
• Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cayenne pepper. Mix just until combined to avoid over-mixing the dough.
• Place sugar into small bowl. Roll dough into small balls and roll into sugar, coating well.
• Place on lined baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.