Welcome to the world of midnight gingersnaps, a treat that enchants the senses with its crisp texture and tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors. These delightful cookies, often associated with the witching hour, have long captivated bakers and snack enthusiasts alike. With their unique combination of cozy spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, midnight gingersnaps evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a newcomer to the culinary arts, this article will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible treats, ensuring that your midnight cravings are met with the perfect balance of crunch and chewiness. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we'll uncover the secrets to crafting midnight gingersnaps that will transport you to a realm of pure indulgence.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
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
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.
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.
SOFT GINGERSNAPS
With molasses and spices, these cookies deliver the old-fashioned flavor everyone loves. -Shawn Barto, Clermont, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 11 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle., Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SNAPPY GINGERSNAPS
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
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.
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 Gingersnaps
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
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 Gingersnaps
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
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 Gingersnaps
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
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.
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
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
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
GINGERSNAPS!
I have been having a real craving for gingersnaps lately. I made five batches for Christmas, and I am still in the mood for them - they are just sooo good. One of my friends said these were the best gingersnaps she had ever had. How 'bout that, eh? NOTE: it is important to use pastry flour for these cookies, otherwise the dough will be strange and unworkable. I tried a batch using supposedly "all-purpose" whole wheat flour (but it was really formulated for bread) and ended up throwing out the dough because it just didn't work. You can use all whole wheat flour, or all white flour, just so long as it is soft.
Provided by Jenny Sanders
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 30-60 cookies, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Warm the molasses, and mix the molasses, oil and water.
- If the molasses is not warm enough to dissolve into the water, they can all be warmed a little together- the microwave is fine for this.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- The dough should be quite stiff, and not particularly sticky.
- If it is too soft and sticky, add a little more flour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4" thick, and cut out with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on cookie trays which have been lined with parchment paper, or lightly oiled.
- Re-roll and cut the scraps, until the dough is gone.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, until lightly browned and set- they will harden up as they cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 107.2, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.2, Protein 1.3
GINGERSNAPS
Categories Cookies Ginger Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Back to School Spice Fall Molasses Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes about 56 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Into a large bowl sift together 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking soda, and spices and whisk in brown sugar. In a small saucepan melt butter and whisk into flour mixture with molasses and egg until combined well. With a wooden spoon stir in remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour until combined well. Chill dough, covered, until firm, at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and in a small bowl roll balls in granulated sugar to coat. Arrange balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven until flattened and a shade darker, 10 to 12 minutes. (Cookies will puff slightly and then collapse slightly, and tops will be covered with little cracks.) Cool cookies on baking sheets 2 minutes and transfer with a spatula to racks to cool completely. Cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.
THE ULTIMATE GINGER SNAP
Tired of chocolate and fruit, but still need something to satisfy your sweet tooth? These ginger snaps are perfect for you
Provided by M_Ni
Time 50m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preaheat the oven to 150C or gas mark 2.
- Add the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat together till the mixture becomes soft and creamy in texture. Add the golden syrup and mix well.
- Using a sieve, shift the flour, ground cinnamon and ginger into the mixture. This will make sure that the mixture remains smooth and not lumpy.
- Once mixed, use a tablespoon to scoop up individual portions and roll into a loose ball. Gently press to flatten (but not completely) on a greased baking tray and place in the oven for 25 - 30 mins. Allow to cool before removing from the baking tray.
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will be. Use real butter, not margarine, and fresh eggs.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cookies will take too long to bake and will be dry.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: The cookies will continue to crisp up as they cool. If you store them before they are completely cool, they will be soft and chewy.
Conclusion:
Gingersnaps are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect gingersnaps that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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