Description
Gingersnap Cookies are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweetness, perfect for any occasion. With their crisp edges and chewy centers, these cookies evoke cozy memories with every bite. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are ideal for holiday gatherings or quiet afternoons at home. Enjoy them fresh from the oven paired with a glass of milk or share them as festive treats with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Allow cooling on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg