Best 14 Ginger Snaps Cookies Recipes

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Ginger snaps cookies, a classic treat with a distinctive spicy and sweet flavor, have been a beloved part of holiday baking traditions for generations. Originating in Europe, these crisp and chewy delights are renowned for their unique snap when bitten and their warming ginger aroma that fills the kitchen with a festive cheer. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, joining the journey of creating homemade ginger snaps cookies is an adventure that promises a rewarding experience and a batch of delectable treats that will bring joy to your taste buds and those of your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CRISPY GINGERSNAPS



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A thin, spicy gingersnap cookie.

Provided by Larry Goldsmith

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 22m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Add the egg and beat until light and fluffy, then stir in the molasses. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. Add to the egg mixture and stir until well blended. Roll bits of dough into 1 inch balls. Dip each ball in sugar and place on cookie sheet, sugared side up about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies have spread and tops have cracked. Let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 6.9 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

ULTIMATE GINGER COOKIE



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Bake Ina Garten's Ultimate Ginger Cookie recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a spiced treat intensified with molasses and crystallized ginger.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 35m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dark brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 extra-large egg, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups chopped crystallized ginger (6 ounces)
Granulated sugar, for rolling the cookies

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and salt and then combine the mixture with your hands. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar, oil, and molasses on medium speed for 5 minutes. Turn the mixer to low speed, add the egg, and beat for 1 minute. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for 1 more minute. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the crystallized ginger and mix until combined.
  • Scoop the dough with 2 spoons or a small ice cream scoop. With your hands, roll each cookie into a 1 3/4-inch ball and then flatten them lightly with your fingers. Press both sides of each cookie in granulated sugar and place them on the sheet pans. Bake for exactly 13 minutes. The cookies will be crackled on the top and soft inside. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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

GINGERSNAPS



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Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible for dunking into milk, and they bring back a nostalgic spicy flavor of Christmases past. —Elizabeth Flatt, Kelso, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture, and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Bake until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGER SNAPS



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, weekday, dessert

Time 25m

Yield Two dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for dusting
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and spices together. Set aside. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars until smooth. Add the egg, molasses and lemon zest. Beat well. Gradually add the dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. Dust teaspoonfuls of dough with the sugar. Drop them onto the cookie sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Flatten each piece into a disc. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 58, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 57 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

COOKIE JAR GINGERSNAPS



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My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these crisp and chewy gingersnaps in it. They're still my favorite cookie recipe. My daughter, Becky, used this recipe for a 4-H fair and won a blue ribbon. -Deb Handy, Pomona, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, combine next five ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Dip one side into remaining sugar; place 2 in. apart, sugary side up, on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned and crinkly, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Yield Makes 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Pinch of baking powder
Pinch of kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar, plus some for sprinkling
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons molasses

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.

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.

LARA'S TENDER GINGERSNAPS



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Soft gingersnaps embody the tastes and smells of the Christmas season, but they are perfect for any fall or winter gathering. I enjoy the blend of cloves, ginger and cinnamon in this delicious cookie. -Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1 in. balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake until set, 9-11 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SNAPPY GINGERSNAPS



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Another wonderful recipe from Emily Luchetti. I GUARANTEE these are the best gingersnaps you will ever taste. These cookies are a staple around here at Christmas. My Pastor begs me for a batch every year. I like to make the dough and freeze in logs, the slice and bake them when I need them.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb unsalted butter, room temp
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
4 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • On your mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  • Add the egg and the molasses and beat until incorporated.
  • Scrape down the bowl, then add the remaining ingredients and mix on low speed until everything is combined.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Using about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll into balls and place them 2 inches apart on parchment lined pans.
  • Bake until flat and evenly browned, about 13 minutes.
  • Cool on the pan, the remove to a rack to finish cooling.
  • These cookies are best the day they are baked, but will keep for several days.
  • Note: You can make the dough ahead, roll into logs, freeze, then slice and bake when you need them.
  • That's how I make them.
  • Note #2: You can also dip these in chocolate, just half-way up the cookie, to dress them up.

TIPPER GORE'S GINGER SNAPS



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Contests pitting the baking ability of potential first ladies against each other began in 1992 when Hillary Rodham Clinton got everyone shaking and baking with her infamous cookie comment, discussing working as a lawyer while her husband was governor of Arkansas. ''I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas,'' she said. Her remark created a reactionary cookie contest, the brainchild of Family Circle magazine, which published her chocolate chip recipe and one from Barbara Bush. In 2000, this recipe went up against Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, dessert

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in large bowl.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 minute. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat at medium speed until combined, 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Beat in molasses and vinegar until combined, 1 minute.
  • On low speed, beat in flour mixture.
  • For each cookie, roll 1 rounded tablespoon dough into ball. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. With fork, flatten each, and make cross-hatch pattern.
  • Bake in oven 15 to 16 minutes, until slightly browned around edges. Remove cookies to rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 106, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 44 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
  • Roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch for a crispy cookie.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Ginger snaps are a classic holiday cookie that is easy to make and always a hit. With their spicy, molasses flavor and crispy texture, they are sure to be a favorite of everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a festive treat, give these ginger snaps a try. You won't be disappointed!

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