Gingersnap Cookies
These soft and chewy gingersnap cookies are full of warm spices and rich molasses flavor—perfect for holiday baking or anytime you need a cozy treat! They have that classic crinkled top, a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will remind you of grandma’s kitchen. With no chilling time needed and simple pantry ingredients, these cookies come together quickly and disappear even faster!
Servings: 60
Calories: 58kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer hand or stand
- Sifter or fine mesh strainer
- baking sheets
- Wire cooling rack
- Small bowl for cinnamon sugar
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cinnamon sugar for rolling
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup dark molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set aside a small bowl of cinnamon sugar for rolling.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix, then sift one more time into a clean bowl for a smooth, lump-free texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the sugar and continue beating until fluffy, then mix in the egg and molasses until light and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar, coating it evenly, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes, switching the position of the trays halfway through for even baking. The cookies are done when the tops are puffed and slightly cracked.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then enjoy or store for later.
Notes
- These cookies stay fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a crispier texture, bake 1–2 minutes longer, but keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
Nutrition
Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg