Best 4 Whole Grain Ginger Snaps Recipes

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Whole grain ginger snaps are a classic cookie that is loved by people of all ages. They are known for their crisp texture, warm ginger flavor, and sweet taste. Ginger snaps are the perfect treat to enjoy on a cold winter day or to give as gifts during the holidays. Making whole grain ginger snaps is easy and only requires a few simple ingredients. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for whole grain ginger snaps that is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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

WHOLE WHEAT GINGER SNAPS



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Spicy and chewy Ginger Snaps made with all whole wheat flour. Yummy!!

Provided by MRSDAYCARE

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter or margarine
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup molasses
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 cup white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs, and then the molasses. Combine the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, heaping the measures if you like a lot of spice. Stir the dry ingredients into the molasses mixture just until blended.
  • Roll the dough into small balls, and dip the top of each ball into the remaining white sugar. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are cracked. Bake longer for crispy cookies, less time for chewy cookies. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

WHOLE GRAIN GINGER SNAPS



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These whole grain ginger snaps have delicious rich flavors from fresh-milled red fife and rye flours. The increased fiber from the whole grain flours makes them more nutritious, while the textures of both the chewy and the crispy options are perfectly tender.

Provided by Melissa Johnson

Categories     Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

Chewy Ginger Snaps
Dry Ingredients
2 cups whole grain red fife flour (255g home-milled red fife wheat berries)
½ cup whole grain rye flour (65g home-milled rye berries)
2 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar (200g)
¾ cup vegetable oil (135g)
¼ cup molasses (80g)
1 egg
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
For rolling the dough balls: 1/4 cup white sugar
For Crispy Ginger Snaps substitute 1 ½ cups whole grain red fife flour (195g home-milled red fife wheat berries) for first dry ingredient above.

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the wet ingredients.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and stir with a stiff spatula until well incorporated.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Cover the dough and let the flours hydrate for about 20 minutes.
  • Form dough balls of about one tablespoon size and roll them in the white sugar.
  • Place the balls on ungreased cookie sheets about two inches apart if you're making the chewy cookies and about four inches apart if you're making the crispy cookies.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the center of the cookies no longer looks wet.
  • Let the sheet cool for a couple of minutes and then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Store the chewy cookies in a close container to maintain the softness. The crispy cookies can be stored however you prefer.

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

TRIPLE-GINGER GINGERSNAPS



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Ginger cookies are holiday hits. Tuck them into clean, recycled coffee cans wrapped in decorative paper. With a glue gun, add ribbon or trim. -Jessica Follen, Waunakee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and fresh ginger., Combine flours, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in crystallized ginger. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar mixture. Place 3 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, so it's best to use it if you can. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger instead.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Ginger snaps should be slightly soft in the center when they come out of the oven. If you overbake them, they will be hard and brittle.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container: Ginger snaps can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These whole grain ginger snaps are a delicious and healthy snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with whole grain flour, which is a good source of fiber and nutrients. The cookies are also flavored with ginger, which has a number of health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving digestion. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack or a festive treat, these whole grain ginger snaps are a great option.

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