Description
Gingersnap Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors that evoke the warmth of holiday baking traditions. With their crisp edges and chewy centers, these cookies fill your home with an irresistible aroma. Easy to prepare, they pair wonderfully with tea or hot cocoa, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. Bake a batch today and experience the magic of homemade Gingersnap Cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until puffed but still soft in the center. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg