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 Extra Crispy Gingersnaps

 

Lots of crunch in these tasty cookies...
 

¾ cup 

 

butter, softened

 

2 cups 

 

granulated sugar

 

2 large 

 

egg whites, beaten slightly

 

½ cup 

 

molasses

 

2 tsp 

 

vinegar

 

3¾ cups 

 

flour

 

1½ tsp 

 

baking soda

 

3 tsp 

 

ground ginger

 

1 tsp 

 

ground cinnamon

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground nutmeg

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground cloves

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2

Cream butter and sugar. Stir in egg whites, molasses and vinegar.

3

Sift flour, baking soda and spices. Add to butter and mix until well blended.

4

Form into 1½" balls. Arrange 2" apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake 15 minutes.

5

Cool on cookie sheet 4-5 minutes, then move to wax paper and let cool completely.

 

Yield: 3 dozen

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