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Chewy Gingersnaps

Course Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Servings 15

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

  • 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.
  • Add the molasses and egg, and mix on medium-high speed for another minute until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Scoop the chilled dough into balls and roll them in sugar. Flatten them slightly.
  • Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes (for cookies that are about 2.5 ounces each).