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Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

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By: Erin12/16/22

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Gingersnap Cookies
Gingersnap Cookies

Prepare to be the favorite hostess of the season when you make this delicious Gingersnap Cookies Recipe made with ginger, cinnamon cloves, lots of butter, and molasses!

gingersnap cookies

A classic gingersnap recipe

Have you begun your holiday baking? If you have, add this to the lineup! If you haven’t, this gingersnap cookies recipe is the perfect place to start. Made with triple spices (ginger, cinnamon, and cloves), lots of butter, and molasses, these are the perfect gingersnaps to enjoy this season!

And, the best part about this gingersnap cookies recipe is that it makes a lot of cookies — 36, to be exact! That makes this recipe perfect for preparing for a holiday gathering or using in a cookie exchange. There’s enough for everyone!

gingersnap cookies

Ingredients in this gingersnap cookies recipe

These cookies are made in two parts: the dough and the sugar coating. Here’s everything you’ll need, in the order that you’ll use it:

Cookie Dough

  • White flour: Gingersnap cookies begin with a base of 2 1/4 cups of white all-purpose flour.
  • Baking soda: Then, 2 tsp of baking soda helps the dough reach the proper texture while baking.
  • Salt: Add 1/4 tsp of salt for flavor!
  • Spices: Next, create the classic gingersnap taste with 2 tsp of ground ginger, 1 tsp of cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp of ground cloves.
  • Butter: Add 3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) of soft butter. This makes for a creamier cookie than using oil.
  • Sugar: Add sweet flavor with 1 cup of white sugar.
  • Egg: Then, add 1 egg.
  • Molasses: Add some more flavor with 1/3 cup of molasses.
  • Vanilla: Finish off the dough batter with 1 tsp of vanilla.

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • Sugar: First for the coating, you will need 1/4 cup of white sugar.
  • Cinnamon: Then, mix in 2 tsp of cinnamon and you’re good to go!
flour and spices
gingersnap cookie dough

Kitchen tools you’ll need to make the best gingersnap cookies

You’ll need a handful of kitchen tools to make this recipe including bowls, stirring utensils, and measuring cups. Here’s a full list:

  • Medium mixing bowls
  • Stirring utensil
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small cookie scoop

For measuring out ingredients, you will need 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 3/4 cup, and 1 cup sized measuring cups.

How to make gingersnap cookies

Ready to get to baking? This simple recipe comes together in around 20 minutes (plus an hour of chill time for the dough). Let’s get started!

To begin, use a medium mixing bowl to combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.

Use a hand mixer to beat the butter and sugar (in a separate bowl). Add an egg, and beat again until the mixture is creamy.

Then, beat in the molasses and vanilla.

Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients and continue to blend until all of the dough has been mixed together.

Chill the dough for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Next, preheat the oven to 375°F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

Use a small cookie scoop or 1.5 tbsp of dough to create a ball shape.

Mix the sugar and cinnamon coating and roll the dough balls in it until evenly coated.

Space the dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 13 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cookie rack to finish cooling.

gingersnap cookies

How to serve gingersnaps

Due to their cozy, spicy flavor, gingersnaps pair perfectly with coffee or tea (or milk for the kiddos)! They make a great treat to enjoy alongside an after-dinner cup of coffee.

Storing leftovers

Leftover ginger snap cookies can be stored in an airtight container and kept at room temperature. They should stay fresh for around 3-4 days!

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Queuing up the desserts for this season? Here are some more you’ll want to be sure to make!

  • Easy Apple Galette
  • Double Chocolate Mint Paleo Cookies
  • Healthy Peach Crisp
  • Easy Cherry Pie Recipe

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

gingersnap cookies
gingersnap cookies
★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews

Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

Prepare to be the favorite hostess of the season when you make this delicious Gingersnap Cookies Recipe made with ginger, cinnamon cloves, lots of butter, and molasses!

Prep: 75Cook: 15Total: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield 36 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup white flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup softened butter (1.5 sticks)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
  2. Using a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar. Add in egg and beat until creamy.
  3. Beat in molasses and vanilla.
  4. Slowly add flour to wet ingredients and continue to blend until all dough has been mix together.
  5. Chill dough for 1 hour in refrigerator.
  6. Preheat oven to 375F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Using a small cookie scoop or 1.5 tbsp of dough, roll into balls.
  8. Mix together sugar and cinnamon and roll each dough ball into sugar mixture.
  9. Space 2 inches apart on baking dish. Bake for 13 minutes.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes and then move to cookie rack. Cool. Store in airtight container.
Author: ErinCategory: cookies, holiday, christmasMethod: ovenCuisine: American
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  1. Julia says

    Posted on 12/27 at 8:28 am

    I made these for a Christmas party and everyone loved them! So delicious and perfectly spiced. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Will be making these again for sure!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/27 at 4:17 pm

      Hi Julia, so glad they were a hit!!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    Posted on 12/23 at 7:07 pm

    Made these for my boyfriend and his friends and they were a hit! I don’t have an electric mixer and they still turned out great. Perfectly soft inside.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/27 at 3:57 pm

      Hi Emily, so happy everyone loved them!!

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    Posted on 12/23 at 1:38 pm

    WOW. These are absolutely AMAZING. Turned out perfectly. Possibly my new favorite ELW cookie recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/27 at 3:56 pm

      Hi Emily, so happy they were a hit!!

      Reply
  4. Kellen says

    Posted on 12/21 at 4:02 pm

    So flavorful, really really delicious gingersnaps! Crowd favorite!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/22 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Kellen, so happy you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  5. Emily Coad says

    Posted on 12/16 at 11:11 am

    Can these be made with gluten free flour?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/16 at 12:58 pm

      Hi Emily, yep that should be fine! You can use a different flour. Before you bake just be sure to check the ratio because some flours are not a 1:1 ratio. Let me know what flour you use and how it comes out!

      Reply

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