Aquavits Gingersnap Cookies Recipes

AQUAVIT'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the butter until light and fluffy.
• Add the egg and molasses, and incorporate well.
• Sift together the dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture.
• Mix well, then gently fold in the candied orange peel,if using.
• Place dough in the refrigerator until chilled.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls, dip the top half of the cookie in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, coating them well.
• Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Use a spatula to remove the cookies from the sheet and let cool.

GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly, and sift a second time into another bowl.
• Place the shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in the white sugar. Beat in the egg, and dark molasses. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the shortening mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture, and mix together until a soft dough forms. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into 1 inch diameter balls between your hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an air tight container.