If you're looking for a delightful and straightforward treat, easy gingersnap cookies are the perfect choice. These classic cookies are known for their warm, spicy flavor and crispy texture, making them a favorite among cookie enthusiasts of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a batch of these delicious cookies that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC GINGERSNAP COOKIES
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
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
GINGERSNAP COOKIES
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
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
MOM'S GINGER SNAPS
Fabulous, spicy cookies.
Provided by Elaine
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES
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
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
EASY GINGERSNAP COOKIES!
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
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.
GINGERSNAP COOKIES (SOFT & CHEWY)
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
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
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
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
GINGERSNAPS
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
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
BIG SOFT GINGER COOKIES
These nicely spiced, big soft ginger cookies are perfect for folks who like the flavor of ginger but don't care for crunchy gingersnaps. -Barbara Gray, Boise, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until puffy and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GINGERSNAP COOKIES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Yield Makes 36 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture holds together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the egg, vanilla, and molasses. Mix on medium speed until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix until incorporated, about 1 minute.
- Place the dough on parchment paper and roll out into an 8-inch-long X 1 1/2-inch-wide log. Freeze until firm, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Slice the log into 1/4-inch rounds, place on a baking sheet 1/2 inch apart, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake until the cookies crack slightly on the surface, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your cookies a more authentic taste.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: The cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container: The cookies will keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container at room temperature. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Gingersnap cookies are a classic holiday treat that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their spicy, sweet flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a festive cookie to bake, give these gingersnaps a try. You won't be disappointed!
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