Soft Gingersnaps

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

9 minutes

Serves:

Level:

Beginner

Ingredients

● 1 cup butter, softened

● ½ cup shortening

● 2 cups white sugar

● 2/3 cup molasses

● 2 eggs

● 2 teaspoons lemon zest

● 5 cups flour

● 4 teaspoons ginger

● 2 teaspoons cinnamon

● 2 teaspoons baking powder

● 2 teaspoons baking soda

● 1 teaspoon ground cloves

● 1 teaspoon salt

● 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Use a cookie scoop or roll dough into 1-inch balls.

3. Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.

4. Bake 9-10 minutes. Let cool on sheet a few minutes before removing to a cookie rack to cool completely.

5. Store in an air-tight container.