Almond Ginger Snap Cookies

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  • Number of Servings: 60
Ingredients
1 Cup unsalted butter1 Cup sugar1/2 Cup molasses1 Tbl. ground ginger2 tsp. ground cinnamon2 tsp. ground cloves1 tsp. baking soda1 Cup blanched slivered almonds1/2 tsp. salt3 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Turn onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Roll into 2 logs, approx. 2" diameter each. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled.

Slice logs into wafers, approx. 1/4" thick per slice. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be dry around edges and crisp.

Allow to cool 1 minute on cookie sheet and then thoroughly cool on wire rack.

Makes 5 dozen or more cookies (depends on size of logs), one serving = 2 cookies.

Number of Servings: 60

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARATHONMOM26.2.

Servings Per Recipe: 60
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 85.6
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 8.3 mg
  • Sodium: 42.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

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