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A close-up of several dark, crinkled Gingersnap Cookies coated in sparkling sugar on a white plate.

Simple Gingersnap Cookies


  • Author: jekof.com
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A recipe for crisp, spiced gingersnap cookies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a shallow dish.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the sugar to coat completely.
  8. Place the coated balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 55
  • Fat: 4
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 14
  • Fiber: 0.3
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: gingersnap cookies, ginger cookies, molasses cookies, spiced cookies, holiday cookies