Homemade Ginger Snaps
Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delightful homemade ginger snaps. Bursting with warm spices, these cookies are quick to make and even quicker to disappear. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cooking time of 15 minutes, you’ll have freshly baked ginger snaps in no time.
Ingredients:
- 3 3/4 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- 3 tsp Ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Cloves
- 3/4 cup Butter
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup Molasses
- 2 tsp Vinegar
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 180 degrees Celsius. This will ensure your ginger snaps bake perfectly.
Creaming the Goodness
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, eggs, molasses, and vinegar. This step creates a sweet, rich, and smooth base for your cookies.
Sift and Combine
In another bowl, sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and cloves. This step ensures your dry ingredients are well-mixed and free of lumps.
Mix It All In
Gradually add the dry ingredients to your creamy mixture, blending them well until you have a cookie dough that’s beautifully combined.
Shape and Bake
Now, it’s time to shape your ginger snaps. Roll the dough into small 2 cm balls and place them on a baking sheet with some space in between to allow for spreading.
Into the Oven
Slide your cookie-filled baking sheet into the preheated oven and let them bake for approximately 15 minutes. Keep an eye on them; you’ll know they’re ready when they’re golden brown and slightly cracked on top.
Once your kitchen is filled with the warm, spicy aroma of freshly baked ginger snaps, it’s time to take them out of the oven. Let them cool for a few minutes, and then indulge in the crispy outer shell and chewy center bursting with ginger flavor. These homemade treats are perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of tea. So, put on your apron and create these little bites of happiness; you won’t be disappointed!