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Soft Gingersnaps with Molasses

These soft ginger snaps with molasses are a delightful treat made from scratch, blending warm spices and rich molasses for a comforting flavor. Perfectly chewy and so soft! They make an ideal addition to any holiday gathering or cozy afternoon snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup butter flavored Crisco baking stick
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup molasses
Dry Ingredients
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar (for rolling dough balls into before baking)

Equipment

  • measuring spoons and cups
  • cookie sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • foil, cling wrap, lid for mixing bowl (to cover cookie dough while it is chilling in refrigerator)

Method
 

  1. Cream together the 1 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco baking stick, 1 cup white granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup molasses. Mix until creamy.
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  2. In a separate large bowl, combine 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 4 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. ground cloves, 2 tsp. cinnamon, and 1 tsp. ground ginger. Stir.
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  3. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the creamed mixture.
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  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours. You can put it in the fridge overnight if you want to.
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  5. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 325°.
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  6. Roll the dough into balls and then into the sugar.
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  7. Bake for no more than 10 minutes.
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  8. Cool on a wire rack and enjoy!
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