Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in molasses and egg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, do not overbake.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies