Nettie's Molasses Gingersnaps

Warmly spiced and irresistibly crisp on the outside with a hint of chewiness in the center, Nettie's Molasses Gingersnaps are the perfect nostalgic treat for any cookie lover. Infused with aromatic ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these classic cookies burst with cozy flavors, beautifully complemented by the deep, rich sweetness of molasses. Each dough ball is rolled in sugar for a slight crunch and a touch of sparkle that makes these gingersnaps as stunning as they are delicious. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes and yielding a generous 36 cookies, they’re the ideal choice for holiday baking, afternoon snacking, or gifting. Perfectly spiced, easy to make, and wonderfully festive, this recipe will become a cherished addition to your cookie repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups unsalted butter
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups molasses
• 1 pieces large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

Step 7

Pour the 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling into a shallow dish. Roll each dough ball in the sugar until fully coated.

Step 8

Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are cracked. For softer cookies, err on the side of 8 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(720.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2759.8

Total Fat 79.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3228.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 497.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 310.8g
Protein 31.9g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 277.6mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1542.1mg	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: 25.2%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 70.3%