Gingersnap Cookies
Chewy, spiced gingersnap cookies with crisp edges and rich molasses flavor. Easy, addictive, and perfect for baking any time.
Servings 28
Calories 119kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened or melted (see notes)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon I use Vietnamese cinnamon for extra flavor
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Decorating:
- turbinado sugar for coating (optional)
- candied ginger for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sieve together the dry ingredients and flavorings.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Shape the dough into a 1 ½-inch ball. Roll in turbinado sugar and/or candied ginger. Place the balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely before storing in an airtight container.Serve with a cold glass of milk and enjoy!
Notes
Yields: 28 Cookies approximately (1 1/2 - 2 inch diameter)
- Want BIG bakery-style cookies? Roll larger balls (2 tbsp each) and add a minute or two to the bake time. I did this the last time I baked, and it was so satisfying to have such large cookies!
- About the Butter: softened butter for a more cake-like, airier gingersnap, while melted butter results in a chewier, denser cookie with crispier edges. My favorite texture comes from softened butter.
- For more chew: Slightly underbake and pull them out when the centers are still soft.
- For crisper cookies: bake for an extra minute or two.
- For more spice: Add extra ginger or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Sticky dough? Chill for 20 minutes before rolling.
Variations
- Molasses-heavy: Add an extra tablespoon for deeper flavor.
- Ginger explosion: Roll in chopped candied ginger instead of sugar.
- Holiday twist: Add orange zest to the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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