Saturday, November 21, 2009

Ginger Snaps


Here you go girls, these have been your favorites for years. Enjoy!

Ginger Snaps ~ This recipe comes from Aunt Elsie’s kitchen.

I love these cookies dunked in a glass of ice cold milk!

  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt


Method:

  1. Mix the above ingredients in the order given
  2. Let cool in fridge for several hours or overnight.
  3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls.
  4. Dip in sugar and place on cookie sheet. Do not flatten.


Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.