Gingersnap Cookie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup molasses

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla.

5. Add dry ingredients and stir until dough forms.

6. Roll dough into small balls (about 1 inch) and roll each in granulated sugar.

7. Place on baking sheets and bake 10–12 minutes for chewy cookies or 13–15 minutes for crisp ones.

8. Cool completely before serving.