Gingersnap Cookies: The Best Homemade Recipe You’ll Love
Delight in the deliciousness of homemade gingersnap cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling cookies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in the reserved granulated sugar and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are firm but centers are soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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