Best Gingersnap Cookies
Classic gingersnap cookies with bold spice and chewy centers.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Mix in molasses and egg.
- Add dry ingredients to form dough.
- Roll in sugar and bake.
- Cool and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overbake
- Use mild molasses
- Cool the pan briefly
- Bake longer for crisp cookies