Extra-Spicy Gingersnaps
Food Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling 1 cup light brown sugar, packed cup molasses (not blackstrap) 1/4 cup egg whites (from about 2 eggs)
Recipe preparation:
1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2 Combine dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and spices and set aside. 3 Cream the butter until smooth and fluffy. 4 Add the sugars and stir until evenly distributed. 5 Add the molasses and stir. 6 Add the egg whites half the egg whites and stir to incorporate. Add the remaining egg whites and stir again. 7 Add the 1/3 of the dry ingredients, and stir to incorporate. Repeat twice. 8 Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar into a small bowl. Pinch off a tablespoon of dough. 9 Roll in sugar until lightly coated. Place sugar-coated balls on parchment-lined cookie sheets, leaving 1 inch of space between cookies. 10 Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. 11 Let cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.
Recipe source: Foodista recipe
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