Homemade Ginger Snaps are a great traditional Christmas cookie that are really a "snap" to make! Bake a batch before your Christmas Party, and your home will be filled with a welcoming holiday spice aroma! Homemade Ginger Snap cookies just smell like Christmas!
Course
cookie
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4dozen
AuthorKristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com
Ingredients
3 3/4cupsflour
1 1/2teaspoonsbaking soda
2 1/2teaspoonsground ginger
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1/4teaspoonground cloves
1 1/2sticks buttersoftened
2cupssugar
2eggs
1/2cupmolasses
2teaspoonsvinegar
Instructions
Mix together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat butter until smooth.
Gradually beat sugar into butter on medium speed and continue beating 2 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
Beat in molasses and vinegar.
Beat in flour mixture.
Roll into 1" balls and place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten slightly with your fingers. Dough will be sticky.
Bake at 325 for 15 minutes. Edges should be lightly browned.