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Gingersnaps

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • extra sugar for coating

Instructions

  • In the base of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar for 1 minute on medium high speed until well combined
  • Add in the molasses and egg and mix on medium high speed for 1 minute until well combined
  • Add in dry ingredients and pulse the mixer until just combined
  • Chill dough for at least 2 hours
  • Scoop chilled dough into balls and roll them in sugar. We flatten them very slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes (for cookies that are about 2.5 oz)