Best 5 Gingersnap Cookies Thin Crispy Recipes

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Calling all gingerbread fans! If you're looking for the perfect recipe to create thin, crispy gingersnap cookies that pack a flavorful punch, you've come to the right place. With just a few simple steps, you can create these delicious treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth and bring back fond memories of the holiday season. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to ensure your gingersnap cookies turn out perfect every time.

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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 (THIN & CRISPY)



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Yummy gingersnap cookies for those who like them thin and crispy. A modification on a recipe from SimplyRecipes.com. Prep time includes freezing time; amount of cookies produced will depend on how thinly they are sliced.

Provided by strawberrybird

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h15m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and eggs and mix until well blended.
  • Add molasses and mix until well blended.
  • Sift remaining ingredients together in a separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to butter mixture in two batches, stirring until just combined.
  • Line a mini loaf pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or use a foil baking pan. Pack dough tightly into the pan; use your hands, it's easier. Cover dough and place in freezer overnight.
  • Remove from freezer and pan and unwrap dough. Slice the dough brick into thin slices, no more than 1/8 inch. This can be kind of a pain; a wire cutter is the easiest, if you have one.
  • Place slices on parchment lined cookie sheet or silicone baking mat, 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 until edges turn dark, 7-12 minutes depending on the thickness of the cookies.

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.

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

INCREDIBLY CRISP GINGERSNAPS



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In 1998, I was invited by Pat Adrian, director of the Good Cook division of the Book of the Month Club, to judge the group's annual office baking contest. There were luscious cakes, pies and cookies of all types, but these gingersnaps were the hands-down winners. Julie Ellis-Clayton, the winner of the contest, was kind enough to share her recipe with me.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield about 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl, for finishing

Steps:

  • Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a bowl; stir well to mix. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together on medium speed the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until very light, fluffy and whitened. Add the egg and continue beating until smooth. Lower speed and beat in half the dry ingredients, then the molasses. Stop the mixer and scrape down bowl and beater. Beat in the remaining dry ingredients. Remove bowl from mixer and use a large rubber spatula to finish mixing the dough. Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop out 1-inch diameter pieces of dough. Roll into balls between the palms of your the hands, then roll in the sugar. Place the balls of dough on the prepared pans leaving about 3 inches all around each, to allow for spreading. Bake the cookies for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until they have spread, the surface has crackled, and they are firm to the touch. Slide the papers from the pans to racks. Store the cooled cookies between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in a tin or platic container witha tight-fitting cover.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough will also help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading.
  • Roll the dough thinly: The thinner the dough is rolled, the crispier the cookies will be.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown: Baking the cookies until they are golden brown will help them develop a crispy texture.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help the cookies stay crispy.

Conclusion:

These gingersnap cookies are thin, crispy, and full of flavor. They are the perfect cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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