Gather Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup blackstrap molasses
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix butter, sugar, and molasses in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and ginger.
- Pulse mixture until a dough forms.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Tips and Variations
For an extra kick, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dough. For a different snap, try using a mix of white and brown sugar.