Monday, February 13, 2012

Dipped Gingersnaps in a Can :)



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

4 comments:

  1. LOVE THIS!!!! I want to make them, eat them and gift them!!!!xoxox

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  2. okay - I love you!!!! I am following you on instagram .. FYI - your button linking to pinterest here was not working for me.

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    1. Wonder if it's because it's such and old post? Btw, they're soft - soooo yummy!

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