Chef John’s Gingersnap Cookies
In this easy gingersnap cookies recipe, Chef John uses candied ginger, ground ginger and a touch of cayenne for added spice! 1 large egg beaten, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, 1/3 cup finely minced candied ginger, 1.5 teaspoons baking soda, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ cup molasses, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ cup white sugar or as needed for rolling cookies, 2/3 cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon fine salt, 2 teaspoons ground ginger