Kakis Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps are believed to have originated in Europe and were traditionally made with ginger and molasses, which were prized for their medicinal properties.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Kakis Gingersnaps

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: 24 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until well combined.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the additional sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set and cookies are lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Enjoy your delicious Kakis Gingersnaps!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g2%

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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.