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Gingersnaps, also known as ginger biscuits, are a round drop cookie made with ginger and spices, rolled in sugar.
They are often eaten as desserts during the winter holidays. Gingerbread men are another popular ginger cookie variant.
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Fast Facts
- Variants originated in the Middle Ages
- When baked, cookies form their signature cracks
- Rolled thin they are called ginger thins or pepparkakor
- Ginger thins can be cut into multiple shapes
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Gingersnap Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
- Ginger, Allspice, Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Salt, White Sugar, Brown Sugar
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Making Gingersnaps
- Mix all dry ingredients and beat in the butter.
- Once smooth, add molasses and the egg and continue stirring until smooth.
- Form the dough into desired shapes and place on a baking sheet. Gingersnaps are typically five to six inches in diameter.
- Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool and serve.
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boyfriend just told me the @babycakesnyc gingersnaps that I made him cured his headache! Cookies are always the answer. #gfree #vegan
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@GingerSnaps Maybe not, but that tweet just got favorited, so at least there's that.
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