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grandmas old fashioned gingersnap cookies

Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies

Grandma's old fashioned gingersnap cookies feature molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves! Learn how to make the best soft and chewy gingersnaps for Christmas. Easy recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour 280 grams
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom optional
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar for rolling dough balls in
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped *optional*

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and set the oven rack to the middle. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together ht flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom in a large bowl.
    2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon , 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, 1 tsp ground cloves
  • In a medium bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Add the egg and molasses and mix well.
    1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup molasses, 1 egg
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until just combined. If using, add the chopped ginger.
    1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped
  • Scoop dough balls with a 1.5 inch cookies scoop and space 2-3 inches apart on baking sheets. Roll each dough ball in sugar.
    1/2 cup sugar
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops are firm. For softer cookies, take them out when they are slightly underbaked.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to baking rack to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the spices to your liking!  If you like a stronger cookie, add 1/2 tsp more of each spice, or as preferred. 
  • For soft and chewy cookies, do not overmix the dough. 
  • Adding chopped ginger can affect how the cookies spread, reducing the crinkle in the top.
  • Use sanding sugar to roll cookies in for extra sparkle!

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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