Grandma's Gingersnaps

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 36
Yield: 36 servings

Description

A classic recipe for gingersnaps. These simple and quick cookies are easy to make and are a great last-minute treat that are a family-favorite.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white sugar, divided
3/4 cup margarine
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Cream together 1 cup sugar and margarine until smooth. Beat in egg and molasses until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; stir into molasses mixture to form a dough.
3 Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4 Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.