Chewy Gingersnaps

Posted on June 8, 2025

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Chewy Gingersnaps

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 15 1x
  • Category: Dessert
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Ingredients

  • – 1 stick butter (½ cup)
  • – ¼ cup shortening
  • – 1 cup sugar
  • – ¼ cup molasses
  • – 1 egg
  • – 2 cups flour
  • – ½ teaspoon salt
  • – 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • – 1 teaspoon cloves
  • – 1 teaspoon ginger
  • – ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • – Extra sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter, shortening, and sugar on medium-high speed for 1 minute until well combined.
  2. Add the molasses and egg, and mix on medium-high speed for another minute until well combined.
  3. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
  5. Scoop the chilled dough into balls and roll them in sugar. Flatten them slightly.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes (for cookies that are about 2.5 ounces each).

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