Description
Ginger snaps embrace classic comfort with a spicy-sweet twist that dances across taste buds. Warm molasses and zesty ginger create a nostalgic cookie perfect for sharing with friends during cozy moments you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cloves
Instructions
- Sift together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg into the butter mixture, then blend in molasses and vanilla extract until smooth and uniform.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to enhance cookie texture and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Form dough into small spheres, rolling each ball generously in granulated sugar to create a sparkling, crackled exterior.
- Arrange cookie balls on prepared baking sheet with sufficient spacing, allowing room for slight expansion during baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining soft centers, indicating perfect ginger snap consistency.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and ensure thick, chewy cookies with crisp edges.
- Roll dough balls in turbinado or raw sugar for extra crunch and a sparkling, rustic appearance that adds texture.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain similar soft texture.
- Adjust spice intensity by increasing ground ginger or adding a pinch of black pepper for a warming, sophisticated flavor profile that elevates traditional ginger snaps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg