They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps Recipe

Get ready to wow your friends and family with these unbelievably soft and chewy gingersnaps! This treasured church recipe, passed down for generations, delivers a warm, spicy aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture that's simply irresistible. They're so good, everyone will think you bought them from a fancy bakery! Perfect for holiday baking or any time you crave a delicious homemade treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 96.3 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps

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How to Make They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted margarine and ¾ cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in ½ cup molasses and 2 large eggs until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Roll the balls in ½ cup granulated sugar.
  8. Place the gingersnap balls two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Keep a close eye on them as ovens vary.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps?

They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps?

They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps has approximately 96.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps?

The key ingredients for They Ll Think You Bought Em From The Store Gingersnaps are Sugar, Margarine, Molasses, Eggs, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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