Gingersnap Gems

Gingersnaps are believed to have originated in Europe and were brought to America by early settlers. They were originally called ‘gingerbread nuts’ and were made with molasses and ginger.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gingersnap Gems

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Butter
• 100 gram Brown sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 2 tablespoon Molasses
• 200 gram Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 50 gram Granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Enjoy the gingersnap gems with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 13g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.