The Perfect Ginger Snap
Ready In: 27 mins
Serves: 27-30
Yields: 27-30 cookies
Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup Crisco (plain)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1⁄4 cup molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone baking liner.
- 2. Cream the Crisco and sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until creamy.
- 3. Add egg and molasses, mix until all are combined.
- 4. Sift the remaining ingredients together, then stir into wet mixture until all are combined and the mixture is uniformed.
- 5. Use a measuring tablespoon and scoop out dough, roll into a ball and place on cookie sheet. Use 2 fingers to flatten them a little.
- 6. Bake 12 -14 minutes, then let cool slightly (about 2 minutes) before placing on wire rack for remaining cool down time. ( about 5 minutes).
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