Along with picking and choosing different Christmas traditions from our own childhood, we thought it would be fun to start a couple brand new traditions in our own family. One that we have been consistent with the past three years is baking ginger snaps and taking them to our friends and family! We love ginger snaps and feel like they really welcome in the holidays.
So here is our favorite ginger snap recipe! I love it so much I want you to all have it. Make sure and switch out the classic sugar cookies for Santa this year with these ginger snaps. He just may leave you an extra gift!
1 1/3 cups butter
2 cups dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup dark molasses
4 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix wet ingredients in one bowl. Mix dry ingredients in another. Combine.
Shape dough into small balls. Place on cookie sheet. Press down on the cookies a little and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake for 10-12 minutes and enjoy!