Ginger Snaps

* Exported from MasterCook *

Ginger Snaps

Recipe By : BAKERS' DOZEN (BETH SETRAKIAN) SHOW #BD1A06
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
4 1/2 cups unbleached allpurpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh ginger -- grated
1 cup candied ginger -- finely chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar until
fluffy. Add molasses and eggs and mix well. Combine flour, ground
ginger, baking soda and salt, and add to butter mixture. Blend in
fresh and candied ginger. Drop by teaspoonful onto parchment covered
baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake about 10 minutes, or until
lightly golden. Cool.

Yield: 8 dozen Ginger Snaps


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