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Gingersnap Cookies

[heart_this] · Dec 22, 2015 · 67 Comments

Gingersnap Cookies

Soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that are crispy around the edges.

One of my favourite cookies for the holidays (or for any time for that matter) has to be these gingersnap cookies! The ginger and molasses flavour combo works so well in cookie form creating some cookies that are so addictively good! These ginger cookies could not be easier to make, you just need to mix the spices, including the ginger, cinnamon and cloves into the flour, mix the sugar, butter, molasses and egg, combine, roll into balls, roll in a coarse sugar and bake for a few minutes and then you are in a gingery heaven just before the ginger coma sets in! The balls flatten as they bake with the edges getting nice and crispy while leaving the centres nice and soft and chewy and the sugar coating adds an amazing crunch to the cookies! If you only bake one cookie for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with these gingersnap cookies!

Gingersnap Cookies
Nice and crispy on the edges and soft and chewy on the insides with the added crunch from the sugar!

Gingersnap Cookies
Gingersnap Cookies

Gingersnap Cookies
Gingersnap Cookies

Gingersnap Cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 24

Soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that are crispy around the edges.

ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup coarse grain sugar (optional)
directions
  1. Mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar.
  3. Beat in the egg followed by the molasses.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet.
  5. Form the dough into small balls, optionally rolling them in sugar and placing them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until lightly golden brown on the edges, about 8-10 minutes.
Option: Add 1/4 cup chopped candied/crystallized ginger.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 135, Fat 6g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0.2g), Cholesterol 23mg, Sodium 158mg, Carbs 19g (Fiber 0.4g, Sugars 10g), Protein 1g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Sylvie says

    February 9, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Last time I was going to make gingersnap cookies I had everything ready and when I came to add the ground ginger I realised I had run out. D’oh. Yours look lovely and rich.

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  2. Olga says

    February 9, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    I made gingner snap cookies for an ex boyfriend 4 years ago. Mine were thinner though.

    The boyfriend is gone, but I still have molasses left in my fridge 🙂

    Reply
  3. Steph says

    February 9, 2009 at 2:35 pm

    Those look really good! I love it when you share desserts. I’m craving gingerbread right now!

    Reply
  4. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Greatb picture and wonderful cookies!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  5. Netts Nook says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Oh Kevin I love Gingersnaps they look great I love your blog you get such great pictures.

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  6. VeggieGirl says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    LOVE gingersnap cookies – perfect balance of sweet and spicy.

    Reply
  7. lisaiscooking says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm

    Your cookies look tender and delicious. Perfect for a cup of tea.

    Reply
  8. Cheryl says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    My husband has been bugging me for months to make Gingersnap Cookies! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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  9. Sharon says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    Oh yes! Yum yum!

    Reply
  10. Dawn says

    February 9, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Great photo, love the milk next to it, makes me want it that much more! lol

    Reply
  11. Jennifer says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Yum! Love the crystallized ginger in there. I often use fresh ginger (grated so finely it is just a paste) with the wet ingredients instead of ground ginger for greater taste impact.

    Are yours soft or crunchy?

    Reply
  12. Paula says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    I love gingersnaps. It’s been so long since I had one. I bet these smell as wonderful as they taste! YUM!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I haven’t tried them yet..looks yummy and worth trying.

    Reply
  14. Rita says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    I think it’s the first time I see a cookie recipe on your blog Kevin. Very nice, loved that you placed a “bitten” one, it shows well the consistency. Yum!

    Reply
  15. Bridgett says

    February 9, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    My grandmother used to make these often. They are still one of my favorites.

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  16. Deborah says

    February 9, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    I’ve never made homemade gingersnaps, but I should try these since they are one of my husband’s favorites!

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  17. Jeanine says

    February 9, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Those are some great looking cookies, Kevin! Love the addition of the candied ginger…very nice!

    Reply
  18. Pam says

    February 9, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    These are one of my very favorite cookies – the recipe looks tasty.

    Reply
  19. Lisa says

    February 9, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Perfect as always. I’m just catching up on your delicious recipes as I have been busy and missing out on checking in.

    Reply
  20. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    We like to eat candied ginger just for fun. It’s so spicy and sweet! Love that it’s sprinkled in the cookies. Adds a nice chewy dimension.

    Reply
  21. Hayley says

    February 9, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    I love soft gingerbread cookies, and these sound perfect!

    Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    Oh, I love all things ginger – thanks!!

    Reply
  23. jillian says

    February 9, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I love cakey ginger cookies and the photo is gorgeous!

    Reply
  24. Marjie says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    I have a recipe for giant ginger cookies which are so moist it’s incredible. There is nothing like a good ginger cookie! And that includes gingerbread houses, too.

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  25. Maggie says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    The chunks of candied ginger makes these sound really good.

    Reply
  26. Sue says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Those cookies look really good Kevin. I’m not much of a chocolate fan but I do live gingersnaps. Yum!

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  27. Donna-FFW says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    I so adore gingersnap cookies, no one else here likes them though. But thats ok, I have a big appetite. As always your photos make me smile.

    Reply
  28. Jennifer says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I love a good gingersnap cookie! My grandma always had them out with tea every time I visited!

    Reply
  29. The Blonde Duck says

    February 9, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    I don’t know which one I like more, this or the ham and cheese casserole!

    I moved! Come visit me at http://www.aduckinherpond.com.

    Reply
  30. Nicole says

    February 9, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Gorgeous photo!!

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  31. Deseree says

    February 9, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    Yum! I love gingersnap cookies. not only are they good by themselves, I love to use them for crusts for cheesecakes or other desserts. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  32. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella says

    February 9, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I love the addition of real stem ginger in the cookies. The regular supermarket ones here don’t use it, only the premium ones 🙂

    Reply
  33. veggie belly says

    February 9, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I love gingersnap cookies! These look awesome, thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  34. elly says

    February 9, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    These look great! I love the combo of the ground ginger and the crystalized ginger. Sure to be delicious.

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  35. Maria says

    February 9, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    I haven’t made gingersnaps in awhile. Thanks for the reminder. Yours look delightful!

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  36. Mrs Ergül says

    February 10, 2009 at 12:42 am

    I have always pondered what molasses really is. It seems like it is in liquid form but the one I have at home is sugar crsyals!

    Reply
  37. HappyTummy says

    February 10, 2009 at 1:34 am

    absolutely scrumptious looking! i love gingersnaps–especially with crystallized ginger.

    thanks for dropping by. i’ve actually been a long-time lurker–discovered your blog when i was feeling nostalgic about our trip to greece last summer. your blog came up in many of my google searches–love your content!

    Reply
  38. Sara says

    February 10, 2009 at 2:35 am

    Your cookies just look perfect! I have never made gingersnaps before, I have no idea why not!

    Reply
  39. lisa (dandysugar) says

    February 10, 2009 at 3:04 am

    Yumm! I love gingersnaps. Great way to use up bits and pieces! Yours look great!

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  40. Elra says

    February 10, 2009 at 3:07 am

    Kevin, my husband really like gingersnap cookies, he can eat lots of this. And that is not a good thing, right?
    Cheers,
    Elra

    Reply
  41. Kristen says

    February 10, 2009 at 3:33 am

    That photo is absolutely heavenly… perfect in every way! And those cookies look tasty 🙂

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  42. Manger La Ville says

    February 10, 2009 at 4:50 am

    These gingersnap cookies look delicious. Gingersnaps are one of my all time favorites.

    Reply
  43. Esi says

    February 10, 2009 at 5:35 am

    These look so good. I have really come around to ginger in the last couple of months.

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  44. Lick My Spoon says

    February 10, 2009 at 8:46 am

    love the photo 🙂 makes me want tea time right now!

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  45. Maya says

    February 10, 2009 at 11:46 am

    These would be way better than the ones in the shops!

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  46. Katrina says

    February 10, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Those look snappy!

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  47. Kirby! says

    February 10, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Yummy, I love gingersnaps. I love molasses cookies too…. I’m actually going to make some this weekend, now that I think about it!

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  48. Kevin says

    February 10, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    Jennifer: These were softer rather than crunchier.

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  49. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2009 at 5:25 pm

    i love gingerbread cookies!!!

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  50. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    I also have some crystallized ginger that needs to be used up. I think I found how! 🙂

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  51. Anonymous says

    February 12, 2009 at 9:19 am

    This looks so delicious!

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  52. Holler says

    February 12, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    what a gorgeous colour these cookies are. They look delicious 🙂

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  53. Jeanne says

    February 16, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Gingersnaps have always been a favourite of mine – but I’ve never tried to make them. Well done you!

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  54. Ashasnana says

    February 17, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    my second favorite cookie (next to homemade molasses) and I’ve never baked them. I will do it now!

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  55. Randi Lynne says

    April 13, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    I made these this weekend and they turned out delicious. The only thing I will do differently next time is cook them for a minute longer to get a slightly crunchier texture. The ginger flavor was highlighted so well in these cookies!

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  56. Anonymous says

    November 19, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Needed a simple, delicious cookie and this turned outperfect! Thanks, CP

    Reply
  57. Angelic Arena says

    December 16, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    I'm making these cookies right now! 😀
    ..but they aren't coming out as orangy as yours.. they smell really good but the color isn't the same.. I did omit the crystallized ginger, so I am not sure if that's the reason for the difference in color.. mine look light brown, not orangy .. do you have any ideas of why the difference in color?? is it because of the crystallized ginger omition??

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  58. Kevin says

    December 16, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Angelic Arena: When I make the them they are a nice light golden brown. The colour comes mostly from the molasses so they should be a brown colour.

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  59. Angelic Arena says

    December 17, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    ohh I seee, okaii Thank You for the help! :]

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  60. ModernDecor says

    December 26, 2010 at 11:32 am

    when the winter come, i'd like to eat those ginger snaps and hot choco….. you cAN shot your cookies really mmmmmm yummy……

    Reply
  61. AnickH says

    October 1, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Crazy I just made these cookies and even blogged about it, however my cookies look like completely different cookies even though i used the same recipe that u used for yours. your cookies look more like ginger SNAPS whereas mine look like ginger PUFFS. only change i made to my recipe was i added white chocolate chips. Goes to show that different bakers have different styles which lead to different results even if your using the same recipe

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  62. Swallow Conrad says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    I was looking for a recipe and came across your site. This site is great! I made the cookies for my kids and the LOVED them. I have already bookmarked you. Thanks for the hard work! cooking with emotions

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  63. Jenny says

    December 22, 2015 at 3:10 am

    My favorite Christmas Cookies ever!

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  64. Anonymous says

    December 12, 2016 at 3:36 am

    replace the butter with rendered bacon fat…you won't believe how good that little kick is…

    Reply
  65. Grandmamac says

    December 13, 2016 at 3:01 am

    Just made these tonight, as written with the candied ginger, and they are wonderful! Recipe made 3 dozen.

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  66. kevin says

    December 14, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    Grandmamac: I'm glad you like them!

    Reply
  67. Lori McPherson says

    December 4, 2023 at 7:30 am

    Aren’t gingersnaps called gingerSNAPS because they snap(crunchy)? While I prefer chewy cookies, ashould these be crunchy? Just curious….

    Reply

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