Simple Gingersnaps

Mirj's Note:

I am addicted to gingersnaps. No one else in the family likes them, so I bake these to spoil myself. They also make great gifts for like-minded friends.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 dozen

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup molasses

Directions:

1. Cream margarine, gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy.
2. Beat in egg and molasses.
3. Add dry ingredients and blend well.
4. Form into small balls and place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
5. Flatten with the bottom of a glass.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are slightly rounded, crackly and lightly browned.

Reviews

[Charmie777]

Oh the flavor of these is devine!!! Love my gingersnaps!!!! The dough is rather soft and I forgot to press the first tray...they still spread quite a bit!!! I'm not gonna fault the recipe, cuz it's probably something I did. I kinda goofed on the steps and did out of order. I ended up with 28 cookies, using about walnut-sized dough balls. Thanks Mirj!!!