Aquavit S Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Aquavit S Gingersnap Cookies

• Light Brown Sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (½ cup + ½ cup)
• Unsalted Butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• Powdered Ginger
• Cardamom Powder
• Powdered Clove
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• White Pepper
• Flour
• ½ cup finely chopped candied orange peel (optional)

How to Make Aquavit S Gingersnap Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup packed light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons molasses until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in ½ cup finely chopped candied orange peel (optional).
6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (this helps prevent spreading).
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar to coat.
9. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are set and the centers are slightly soft. Keep a close eye on them as oven temperatures can vary.
11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.