Basic Gingersnap Cookies

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Great cookie recipe. The pepper gives it the snap!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 53 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
6 dozen cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 4 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses

Directions

  1. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients. Divide the dough into thirds and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are crisp but not dark. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
6g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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