Granny's Gingersnaps

Warm your kitchen and your heart with Granny's Gingersnaps, a timeless cookie recipe that combines the aromatic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness. Made with pantry staples like molasses and soft, buttery dough, these classic gingersnaps bake up with a delightful crackled top and a crisp yet tender texture. Rolled in sugar for extra sweetness and sparkle, they're as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe yields 36 cookies, making it perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with a cozy cup of tea. Experience the nostalgic joy of baking these homey treats that capture the essence of old-fashioned comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 31/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 Large egg
• 0.25 cup Additional granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Add the molasses and egg to the creamed mixture, and mix until well-incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop 1-tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls using your hands.

Step 7

Roll each dough ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat completely.

Step 8

Place the sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked. For crispier gingersnaps, bake closer to 10 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy with a glass of milk or hot tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(854.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3580.6

Total Fat 151.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 573.5mg	0%
Sodium 3242.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 320.2g
Protein 36.0g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 302.5mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 1599.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 58.4%