Ginger Snap Cookies

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Prep time 1 hour and 15 minutes

Bake time 10-12 minutes

Makes 24 cookies

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Ingredients

• ¾ cup softened butter

• 1 cup and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 

• ¼ cup molasses

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 cups flour

• 2  teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 ½  teaspoons ground ginger

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 

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Directions

1. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until fully combined. Then mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl sift the flour,  baking  soda,  salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg.

3. Using a hand mixer mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones. Once combined, refrigerate for at least 1 hour and at most 3 days.

4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. 

5. Take dough out of the fridge, Using a ¼ - cup, scoop the cookies onto the lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart to leave room to bake.

6. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. Let cool before eating and Enjoy!

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