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Today, July 1 is National Gingersnap Day. Gingersnaps go back for centuries. It dates back to the Lebkuchen, which were probably invented by Medieval Monks in Franconia, Germany. The earliest written recipe for them were records of Lebkuchen baking in 1296 in Ulm and 1395 in Nurenberg.
Gingersnaps came to America with English Colonists. They were made from recipes passed down for generations.
I have previously posted Mrs. Jefferson Davis' recipe for gingersnaps. They were always enjoyed in the White House of the Confederacy.
Another recipe for gingersnaps is from San Francisco chocolatier, Michael Recchiuti. It is at:
http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cookies/cookies2/ginger-snaps-recipe.asp
Enjoy some gingersnaps today. The spiciness of the ginger and the richness of molasses pairs well with tea and coffee. Colonial tea services included cucumber sandwiches, cakes and cookies, including gingersnaps.
Gingersnaps came to America with English Colonists. They were made from recipes passed down for generations.
I have previously posted Mrs. Jefferson Davis' recipe for gingersnaps. They were always enjoyed in the White House of the Confederacy.
Another recipe for gingersnaps is from San Francisco chocolatier, Michael Recchiuti. It is at:
http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/cookies/cookies2/ginger-snaps-recipe.asp
Enjoy some gingersnaps today. The spiciness of the ginger and the richness of molasses pairs well with tea and coffee. Colonial tea services included cucumber sandwiches, cakes and cookies, including gingersnaps.