I don't normally like gingersnaps, but I LOVE these! They are a little crispy on the outside and slightly chewy on the inside. So far, everywhere I take these, people love them!
1 1/2 cups Butter (don't substitute for margarine or shortening -- gross)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
4 cups flour
4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cloves
Cream butter and sugar, add molasses and eggs. Then add in dry ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into balls, flatten slightly and dip one side into sugar. Place sugar side up on a baking sheet (I use Pampered chef baking stones.) Bake 13-15 minutes at 375, or until browned. These should end up crispy on the outside and slightly moist and chewy on the inside.
These would be perfect for a fall or winter tea. A little spicy but not overwhelming. I know many people love flavored teas, in fact, I just picked up a pumpkin spice Rooibos for my mom that would probably be delightful with these. I stick with my plain old black tea and I'm happy. No clashing flavors. But feel free to experiment and if you have a Trader Joes in your neighborhood, check out their Pumpkin Spice Rooibos.
1 1/2 cups Butter (don't substitute for margarine or shortening -- gross)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
4 cups flour
4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cloves
Cream butter and sugar, add molasses and eggs. Then add in dry ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into balls, flatten slightly and dip one side into sugar. Place sugar side up on a baking sheet (I use Pampered chef baking stones.) Bake 13-15 minutes at 375, or until browned. These should end up crispy on the outside and slightly moist and chewy on the inside.
These would be perfect for a fall or winter tea. A little spicy but not overwhelming. I know many people love flavored teas, in fact, I just picked up a pumpkin spice Rooibos for my mom that would probably be delightful with these. I stick with my plain old black tea and I'm happy. No clashing flavors. But feel free to experiment and if you have a Trader Joes in your neighborhood, check out their Pumpkin Spice Rooibos.
