First Place Gingersnaps
Directions
- 1Mix together softened butter, white sugar, and chai spice until smooth.
- 2Add molasses and an egg; beat until smooth and creamy.
- 3Add freshly grated ginger and mix.
- 4Toss in flour, salt, and baking soda; mix until just combined.
- 5Chill the dough for at least two hours.
- 6Scoop the dough into balls and roll them in white sugar.
- 7Bake at 350°F for 10-13 minutes, until they start to crackle at the top and are still gooey inside.
- 8While still hot, use a spoon to smush the edges of the cookies to make them extra crinkly.
- 9Sprinkle with more white sugar.
Ingredients
- 1.5 sticks softened butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice
- 0.25 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2.25 cups flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup white sugar
Equipment
bowlmixerwooden spoonknifebaking sheetmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons