How To Make Grandma’s Gingersnap Cookies
Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, then roll them in the remaining granulated sugar to coat.
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Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are slightly firm to the touch.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy these delicious gingersnap cookies with a glass of milk or a warm cup of tea!
Nutrition
- Calories : 180kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 26g
- Dietary Fiber : 0g
- Sugar : 14g
- Protein : 2g
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