Gingersnap Cookies

Name: Gingersnap Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp baking soda; 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 tbsp water; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tbsp white sugar (for rolling); 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

These cookies aren't just for the holidays; their crisp edges and soft centers make them a treat any time of the year. Infused with a hint of nutmeg, these cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic gingersnap. And here's a little secret: letting them cool completely is what gives them that signature snap. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or share with friends and family. Happy baking!

Updated at: Sat, 28 Oct 2023 11:31:40 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories141.2 kcal (7%)

Total Fat5.9 g (8%)

Carbs21 g (8%)

Sugars11.9 g (13%)

Protein1.5 g (3%)

Sodium62.7 mg (3%)

Fiber0.4 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

24 servings

2 ¼ cupsall-purpose flour

2 tspground ginger

1 tspbaking soda

¾ tspground cinnamon

½ tspground cloves

¼ tspsalt

¾ cupunsalted butter

softened

1 cupwhite sugar

1egg

1 Tbspwater

¼ cupmolasses

2 Tbspwhite sugar

for rolling

¼ tspground nutmeg

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses.

Step 3

Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.

Step 4

Shape dough into walnut-sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Step 5

Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.

Step 6

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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