Hi sweetie
I’m here to report that the recipe you recommended turned out perfectly. I made the batch early this morning...and used a cocoa a friend brought me from Mexico.
With subtle undertones of spices...the fudge is decided unique and delish!
Thank you...wish I could cyber-send you some!
You are most welcome.
I used to try different recipes all the time at the holidays and they would never work out and were expensive.
This is not expensive to make and works every time and is quite tasty.
Made these today and they turned out great.
Grandma Betty’s Gingersnap Cookies
5 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cayenne (the secret ingredient!)
1 cup butter, softened (Grandma said to NOT use margarine, EVER, real butter only)
1 1/4 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger and cayenne.
In a separate bowl cream the butter and sugars until mixed together. Add the eggs, molasses and vanilla and beat until well combined. Slowly add the dry mix into the wet ingredients until a uniform dough forms.
Taking a small bit of dough, roll around in your hands to form into ping pong sized balls. With a plate of white sugar, press the balls lightly to coat one side.
Place sugar side up on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees until done, about 12 minutes.
Let them cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before moving them to a rack to fully cool.
Have a Merry Christmas.