The Iconic Gingersnaps

Ginger Cookies

2 cups of sugar                   1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups marg or butter    2  tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup molasses                1 tsp cloves
2 egss                                 1 tsp ginger
4 1/2 cup flour                   1/2 tsp nutmeg
3 tsp baking soda                  sugar

In large bowl beat sugar, marg, molassess & eggs until light & fluffy.  Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup.  Stir flour and rest of ingredients into wet.  Cover with plastic, refridgerate 1 HR. Shape into 1" balls and roll in sugar.  Place 2" apart on cookie sheet.  Bake 8 - 12 mins at 350.  Cool 1 minute.

The Story Behind the Name

Stöllen Goods – Gifts to be shared     

With the flight of the first born away to University, the tradition began.  The much anticipated care packages arrival to nourish the body and soul in time of need.  Satisfying both a late night craving as well as rekindle the memories of the past. As awareness of the mythical powers spread, the hordes awaiting its arrival grew in numbers.  A gift from afar is always one to be shared. Until that fateful day when it was declared that the Stöllen had arrived.  At last, the truth had emerged.  The source of this never ending bounty was the product of larceny: stolen goods.  And they were all accomplices. Quickly destroying the evidence, the urban elites faded into the shadows, awaiting the call to reappear.  

And forever more, all care packages are now known as Stollen goods. Wherever friends may gather, Stöllen goods will appear.