Best 9 Basic Gingersnap Cookies Recipes

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Gingersnap Cookies, a delightful and classic treat, have been enjoyed for centuries. With their distinctive spicy flavor, crispy texture, and alluring aroma, these cookies are a perfect addition to any cookie platter or as a cozy snack on a chilly day. This guide will provide you with the best recipe for creating perfect gingersnaps that are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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MOM'S GINGER SNAPS



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Fabulous, spicy cookies.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, oil, molasses, and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture. Roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven, or until center is firm. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 90.8 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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I was following my mother's recipe for ginger snaps and realized I had used the wrong ingredients right away, so rather than throwing it out and starting over, I made my own recipe, and they turned out even better. I just had to share my 'mistake' with you all because I can't believe how good these are. They turned out so delicious, moist, and chewy. I hope you enjoy them.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingersnap Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and 1 cup sugar together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Add egg and beat until smooth. Stir molasses into the butter mixture until completely integrated.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves together in a separate bowl; add to the butter mixture and mix until you have a dough. Divide and shape the dough into 36 balls.
  • Put 1/2 cup sugar in a wide, shallow bowl. Roll dough balls in sugar to coat and arrange onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until beginning to crisp around the edges, 13 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 141.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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This melt-in-your-mouth ginger cookie recipe that I received from my grandmother has been enjoyed in my family since 1899.

Provided by Marie Ayers

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingersnap Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly, and sift a second time into another bowl.
  • Place the shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in the white sugar. Beat in the egg, and dark molasses. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the shortening mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture, and mix together until a soft dough forms. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into 1 inch diameter balls between your hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

OLD FASHIONED GINGERSNAP COOKIES RECIPE



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These Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies are good any time of the year, but they're especially good at Christmas time. They just make your kitchen smell like Christmas while they bake.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup Butter, softened
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 Egg, large, at room temperature
1/4 cup Molasses
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Additional sugar for rolling cookie dough in.

Steps:

  • Place softened butter in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until creamy smooth.
  • Add the egg.
  • Add the molasses.
  • Mix again until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, add the flour.
  • Add the baking soda.
  • Add the ground cinnamon.
  • Add the ground ginger.
  • Add the ground cloves.
  • Add the salt.
  • Whisk all the dry ingredients together.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
  • Cover the dough and place in refrigerator to let chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Scoop out dough. Roll in palms of hands and shape into round balls.
  • Roll the balls of dough in granulated sugar.
  • Place cookie dough on ungreased baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Place in 375F degree oven and bake for 10 minutes until set and tops begin to crack.
  • Remove when done and place on wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy!

BASIC GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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Great cookie recipe. The pepper gives it the snap!

Provided by KKARENG4

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 1h53m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground ginger
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup unsulfured molasses

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients. Divide the dough into thirds and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are crisp but not dark. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 147.3 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

GINGERSNAPS



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Gingersnaps are a versatile cookie, perfect for serving up as a holiday treat or indulging with morning coffee. Try our Gingersnaps cookie recipe packed full of flavors like molasses, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Don't forget to dip the dough into granulated sugar before baking for a crackly and sugary top. Can't get enough of these? Try this gingersnaps recipe year-round with a side serving of ice cream, fresh fruit or sorbet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon, until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops into granulated sugar. On cookie sheets, place balls, sugared sides up, about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GINGERSNAP COOKIES (SOFT & CHEWY)



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These are the ultimate soft and chewy Ginger Snap cookies! I constantly get requests and compliments on these cookies. I received this recipe from a friend and I have doubled and tripled this recipe for larger batches. These cookies freeze excellent. Enjoy!

Provided by Katherine in Alberta

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup white sugar
1 cup margarine or 1 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar, on a plate for later

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves well and set aside.
  • In another bowl mix with a beater 1 to 2 minutes the sugar, margarine, egg and molasses.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix by hand.
  • Take one good size tablespoons of dough (or more to make a bigger cookie) and roll into a ball.
  • On a plate put at least a 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • Then roll the balls into the sugar.
  • Bake at 350 on an ungreased cookie sheet (air-insulated type is the best) for 10 to 12 minutes.

CHEF JOHN'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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The amazing spicy-sweet flavor and irresistible texture of these cookies will please even a non-cookie eater like me. You can adjust the spices to suit your tastes but remember, they're called 'snaps' for reasons other than texture!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup finely minced candied ginger
¼ cup molasses
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup white sugar, or as needed for rolling cookies

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, cloves, black pepper, and cayenne together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  • Cream together butter and 2/3 cup sugar in a separate bowl until pale yellow and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add candied ginger, molasses, vanilla, and egg. Whisk mixture until well blended. Add dry ingredients to butter/sugar mixture and stir just until the flour disappears. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour 1/2 cup white sugar in a shallow dish for rolling cookies.
  • Scoop out about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough with a small scoop or teaspoon. Form dough into balls and roll in white sugar. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten cookies to about 1/4 inch thick; sprinkle with a pinch more sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are your desired crispiness or chewiness, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

EASY GINGERSNAP COOKIES!



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I found this in a adorable vintage neighborhood cookbook collection, it is so simple,almost too easy! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 85 mini cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup molasses
1/2 cup butter
3 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Pretheat oven to 425.
  • Grease a baking sheet.
  • Heat molasses in saucepan, until it boils.
  • Put the butter into large mixing bowl, combine hot molasses.
  • Sift together salt, baking soda and flour .
  • Blend in ginger.
  • Blend mixture well.
  • Let mixture chill in refrigerator, just until cold.
  • Take out,roll batter very thin.
  • Cut with cookie cutter.
  • Using the spatula, put on baking sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 5 minutes,or until golden.

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Tips
- **Measure ingredients accurately:** Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements, especially for dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and baking soda. This ensures consistent results every time. - **Use high-quality ingredients:** The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your cookies will taste. Opt for pure vanilla extract, real butter, and fresh spices like ground ginger and cinnamon. - **Chill the dough before baking:** Chilling the dough helps develop the flavor and prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. You can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. - **Roll the dough to an even thickness:** This will help the cookies bake evenly. Aim for a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm). - **Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown:** Overbaking the cookies will make them dry and crumbly. Keep an eye on the cookies while they're baking and remove them from the oven as soon as they're done. - **Let the cookies cool completely before storing:** This will help them keep their shape and flavor. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. ###
Conclusion
Gingersnaps are a classic holiday cookie that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make perfect gingersnaps every time. These cookies are perfect for gifting, sharing with friends and family, or simply enjoying as a sweet treat. So get baking and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade gingersnaps!

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