Description
Irresistible Ginger Snaps bring warmth and nostalgia to classic cookie lovers, dancing with spicy molasses and crisp edges. Homemade comfort waits in each crackled, perfectly spiced bite that connects generations through simple, delicious baking magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a smooth, non-stick surface for your cookies.
- Whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Incorporate the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough, rolling them into smooth balls and placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly cracked edges and a golden-brown perimeter, which indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture and robust spice profile.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent cookies from spreading too thin and maintain a plump, chewy texture during baking.
- Roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking to create a delightful crackly exterior and extra sparkle.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance spice intensity by adding a pinch of fresh ground black pepper or a dash of cardamom for a sophisticated flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg