Classic Chewy Gingersnaps

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

   Ongeveer 5 min

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, and salt.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: Whisking the dry ingredients ensures the spices and leavening are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

3. 3

   In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the vegetable shortening and the dough's granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

   Ongeveer 3 min

4. 4

   Add the egg and beat until well combined, then add the molasses and beat again until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

   Ongeveer 2 min

5. 5

   Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

   Ongeveer 2 min

   Tip van de kok: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in tougher cookies.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

   Ongeveer 30 min

   Tip van de kok: Chilling the dough makes it less sticky and easier to roll, and also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

7. 7

   Place the coating sugar into a small, shallow bowl.

   Ongeveer 1 min

8. 8

   Scoop the chilled dough and roll it between your palms into balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.

   Ongeveer 5 min

9. 9

   Roll the top of each dough ball in the coating sugar.

   Ongeveer 2 min

10. 10

    Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches (5 cm) of space between them to allow for spreading.

    Ongeveer 2 min

11. 11

    Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are crackled. The centers will still look soft.

    Ongeveer 12 min

    Tip van de kok: For chewier cookies, be careful not to overbake. They will firm up as they cool.

12. 12

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Ongeveer 5 min