Mom's Ginger Snaps

Ginger snaps are a classic favorite. With just a few ingredients and even fewer steps this recipe for fabulous, spicy cookies is truly a snap to make.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup molasses
• ⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together brown sugar, oil, molasses, and egg in a large bowl.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the molasses mixture.

Step 4

Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is firm. Cool on wire racks.