Laras tender gingersnaps are a delightful and classic cookie that combines the warmth of ginger and the sweetness of molasses. With their crisp edges and chewy centers, these cookies are a favorite of both young and old. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the perfect recipe to create delicious and memorable laras tender gingersnaps.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAPS
This was my mother-in-law's recipe and my husband's favorite. Shorten or lengthen the cooking time for a softer or crisper cookie.
Provided by RAMB
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the molasses mixture to form a dough. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll the balls in the remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 149 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
LARA'S TENDER GINGERSNAPS
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
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.
GINGERSNAPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 37m
Yield approximately 3 1/2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease cookie sheets. Cream the butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and beat until smooth. Sift the flour with baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until well blended. Pinch off a little of the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls (dough may be very moist, if so, dip hands in warm water before forming balls). Dip each ball into the granulated sugar and arrange sugar side up on prepared baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cracked on top.
INCREDIBLY CRISP GINGERSNAPS
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
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.
ELIZA LARMOUR'S GINGERSNAPS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield Sixteen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream the sugar and shortening. Add the egg and molasses. Add the dry ingredients.
- Form the mixture into one-inch balls. Roll the balls in sugar and place them at least one inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes.
- Cool the cookies on the cookie sheet until firm, then remove them carefully with a spatula.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 243 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 2 grams
SOFT GINGERSNAPS
These are the best soft gingersnaps. I always get requests for this recipe.
Provided by DEATRICH81
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingersnap Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Beat 1 cup flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cup flour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set and tops are crackled, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 39.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
GINGERSNAPS
Make and share this Gingersnaps recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shannon1971
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 25 cookies, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cream the shortening and sugar together until fluffy; beat in egg.
- Sift the dry ingredients together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix well.
- Refrigerate dough 1 hour before rolling into 1 inch balls.
- Roll balls in sugar before baking.
- Bake 8-10 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 128.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.9, Protein 1.3
THE BEST EVER CHEWY GINGERSNAPS
These gingersnaps are super easy and super tasty. I brought these to work for a cookie exchange and everyone raved about how wonderful they were. I found the original recipe in my daughter's 'Taste of Home' cookbook and it is definitely a keeper! I have made a few changes and added a few tips to guaranteed success. Enjoy!
Provided by Gingersnapp
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 12 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil.
- Beat in eggs.
- Stir in molasses.
- In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients mixing well.
- Place additional sugar in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Shape dough into 1 inches balls and roll into sugar.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool. Store the cookies in a covered container with a slice of bread. It sounds odd but the bread will keep the cookies soft and chewy.
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a more pungent flavor than ground ginger, which will give your gingersnaps a more intense flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the gingersnaps tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the gingersnaps hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the gingersnaps at a low temperature. Baking the gingersnaps at a low temperature will help them develop a chewy texture.
- Watch the gingersnaps carefully while they're baking. Gingersnaps can burn easily, so it's important to watch them closely while they're in the oven.
Conclusion:
Gingersnaps are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up any leftover ginger. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of gingersnaps that your family and friends will love.
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