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Ginger Snaps

Perfect fall cookie combining molasses, ginger, and cloves.  Roll in sugar to make a crisp outside and soft middle.

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 36

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp cloves
  • Sugar for coating the cookie dough ball

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.  

  2. Mix all ingredients in a stand mixer in order listed.  Form dough into one inch balls, roll in sugar to coat, and place on the cookie sheet.  Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the dough begins to crack.  Let cool for 5 minutes and transfer to cooling rack.  Enjoy!