So since Shawn has been gone he's only made a few requests - one being dipped gingersnaps. They've always been a family favorite and anyone I have ever made them for always asks for more. So since the timing was right I decided to make them for valentine's day. He will just have to celebrate a few days late because they went in the mail today!
Anyway, I wanted to share a few pictures of the process. Enjoy!
Cream the sugar oil and eggs and add the molasses
Try not to have adorable distractions - they will slow you down!
In a separate bowl, add the dry ingredients
The dough will look and smell yummy but it takes a few batches to acquire a taste for it :)
Roll the dough into quarter size balls and roll into the sanding sugar
Place 2" apart on parchment paper
Watch the cookies and drool :)
Bake 8 minutes
Dip cookies halfway and let excess drip off
Put about 20 chips in a baggie and melt in the microwave.
Clip a small piece off the corner and drizzle :)
Now since I have a little one, the cans came in handy.
I'm sure you could find many useful containers to use the same way.
Decorate and share :)
I thought the black and white one was my favorite but the more I look at them the more I like the blue one :) Happy valentine's day Shawn - I love and miss you!
If you want the recipe, feel free to drop me a comment/email and I'll share the rest of it!
-Holly
