Maritime gingersnaps, also known as New Brunswick gingersnaps, are a classic Canadian cookie originating in the maritime provinces along the Atlantic coast. These cookies are renowned for their crispy texture, distinct ginger flavor, and addictive spicy-sweet taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to create these delectable treats is sure to be a rewarding experience.
Here are our top 10 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
GINGERSNAPS
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
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.
GINGERSNAPS
You can enjoy these cookies on their own or crumble them up to make the Gingersnap Pie Crust recipe from "The Craft of Baking," by pastry chef Karen Demasco.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Holidays & Events Christmas Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together granulated sugar and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, molasses, and ginger until combined. With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until incorporated.
- Form dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place Demerara sugar in a shallow dish and roll each ball of dough in sugar to coat. Transfer cookies to prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- Bake, until dark golden brown, rotating baking sheet halfway through baking, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
MIDNIGHT GINGERSNAPS
These are tiny gingersnaps that pack a punch of flavor! I call them 'midnight' because they taste dark and mysterious to me. They are similar to the German pfeffernuss (peppernuts).
Provided by Fjellmannjenta
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingersnap Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together the molasses and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool until cool enough to handle. Stir together flour, baking powder, ginger, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, clove, cayenne pepper, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Pour in the warm molasses mixture, and stir until a dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Refrigerate until the dough firms, about 10 minutes. Form dough into balls, using about 2 tablespoons per cookie. Place onto a baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake in preheated oven 8 minutes, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 20.2 mg, Sugar 2 g
ANNE SEVERSON'S GINGERSNAPS
Gingersnaps have long been the workhorse of our family Christmas cookie plate. Oh, sure, there were dalliances with other cookies, trends that came and went. We endured the rum-ball phase, and experiments with questionable fudge recipes. But these gingersnaps, not the sexiest cookie and perhaps not the most delicious, had long been the most reliable cookie, the most universally loved.
Provided by Anne Severson
Categories easy, dessert
Time 45m
Yield About two dozen cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a stand mixer or food processor, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar, then add the egg, soda, salt, spices and molasses and mix well.
- Add flour and mix well. Use a bit more flour if the dough seems too sticky - it should be stiff. Shape into a ball and refrigerate for at least 1 .5 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough into small balls (smaller than a golf ball but bigger than a marble). Rolls balls in a bowl of sugar; set each on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 11 to 13 minutes, or until puffy. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 110 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
OLD-FASHIONED GINGERSNAPS
I discovered this recipe many years ago, and it's been a favorite among our family and friends since. Who doesn't like cookies during the holidays? -Francis Stoops, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill. , Roll into 1-1/4-in. balls and dip into sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for about 10 minutes or until set and surface cracks. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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
MARITIME GINGERSNAPS
From "The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook": "'No, indeed! The rosebud tea set! Well, what next? You know I never use that except for the minister or the Aids. You'll put down the old brown tea set. But you can open the little yellow crock of cherry preserves. It's time it was being used anyhow--I believe it's beginning to work. And you can cut some fruit cake and have some of the cookies and snaps.'" (From "Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery). Times are estimates; cooking time includes chilling time, but cooling time for both molasses mixture and cookies (beyond the first 5 minutes) is not included.
Provided by Halcyon Eve
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 48 cookies, 16-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine molasses and shortening in a small pan; heat, stirring constantly, just to boiling over medium heat. Remove immediately from heat and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, measure remaining ingredients into a large bowl. When molasses mixture has cooled, pour over flour mixture and mix well to combine. Chill dough for 10 minutes.
- Shape into small (about quarter-sized) balls and arrange 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten with bottom of a drinking glass or with fingers.
- Bake until dry and crisp, about 8-10 minutes. Watch carefully as they may easily burn.
- When done, place pan on cooling rack and cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to cooling rack and cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container.
OMA'S GINGERSNAPS
Make and share this Oma's Gingersnaps recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Greta
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugar- mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add molasses and egg to creamed mixture- add dry ingredients- stir or handmix.
- Roll dough into small balls- roll in extra sugar.
- Place on cookie sheet and flatten.
- Bake 350 for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 759.1, Carbohydrate 92, Fiber 2, Sugar 49.6, Protein 6.5
GINGERSNAPS
These gingersnaps are my family's favorite. They're homey and a little spicy-just the thing when it's cold and snowing outside.
Provided by Sebastien Rouxel
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low speed until light, airy, and creamy, 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and baking soda in another mixing bowl, and set aside. Turn the mixer off, scrape down the sides, add the egg and molasses, and continue mixing until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients, a little at a time, until just combined. Chill for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Dip an ice-cream scoop in water (to prevent sticking), scoop dough, then roll in cinnamon sugar. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, giving each one plenty of room (so they cook evenly), and bake 20-25 minutes.
- Cookies are done when crispy on the outside and soft in the center. Remove from oven, cool on a wire rack, and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately.
- Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, this will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Conclusion:
Maritime Gingersnaps are a delicious and classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a tasty and festive treat, be sure to give these cookies a try.
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