The Best Gingersnaps Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups plain flour (7 1/2 oz)
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
2/3 cup sugar , plus (5 oz)
5 tbsp sugar, for dusting tops
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup molasses

Directions:

Sift together dry ingredients.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, cream together and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Beat in the vanilla, egg yolk and molasses, mixing well.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three batches, mixing on low speed until each addition is fully blended.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
Place the chilled dough on a piece of plastic wrap and shap it into a rough log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Wrap the log in the plastic wrap and roll it back and forth until the surface of the log is smooth and even.
Chill the roll for about 2 hours, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) Lightly oil 3 baking sheets.
Remove the rolls from fridge, unwrap and slice 1/8 inch thick.
Place the slices 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Sprinkle the tops with 1/2 tsp sugar each.
If using one oven, place 2 baking sheets in at a time, refrigerating the remaining one until ready to bake.
Bake the cookies until golden around the edges but still soft, 10 minutes for chewy cookies and 10 to 12 minutes for crisp cookies.
Switch the pans around, halfway through the baking time.
Using a spatula, immediately transfer the cookies to rack to cool.
Store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	449.65 Kcal (1883 kJ)
Calories from fat	186.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.7g	32%
Cholesterol	67.95mg	23%
Sodium	830.68mg	35%
Potassium	269.12mg	6%
Total Carbs	63.87g	21%
Sugars	40.3g	161%
Dietary Fiber	2.85g	11%
Protein	4.01g	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	110.8mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	414.93 Kcal (1737 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.11g	32%
Cholesterol	62.7mg	23%
Sodium	766.54mg	35%
Potassium	248.34mg	6%
Total Carbs	58.94g	21%
Sugars	37.19g	161%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	11%
Protein	3.7g	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2.1mg	13%
Calcium	102.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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