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    Home » Recipes » Baking & Desserts

    Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe

    Published: Dec 13, 2022 by Jeri Walker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Gingersnap cookies stacked on top of each other, with a cooling rack of cookies in the background.
    Gingersnap cookies stacked on top of each other, with a cooling rack of cookies in the background.

    These Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies are perfectly spiced with hints of cinnamon, ginger, and molasses. The dough is rolled in sugar before baking for a bit of added sweetness. These soft and chewy cookies melt in your mouth - each bite is so full of flavor! And this easy recipe has a baking time of only 8 minutes!

    Gingersnap cookies stacked on top of each other, with some on a cooling rack in the background. this …

    When it comes to holiday baking, nothing can quite compare to the rich taste of old-fashioned chewy gingersnap cookies.

    And nothing brings back childhood memories quite like these spice-filled cookies. During the holiday season, they are a must-have treat.

    Like my other holiday cookie recipes, Sugar Cookies, Christmas Crack, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies, and Christmas Fudge, I have been making these soft cookies for years and years.

    This recipe is one of my favorite cookies. I like to make a huge batch and store them in the freezer so I always have some on hand for company.

    This recipe is surprisingly simple yet incredibly flavorful and just perfect for the holiday season.

    The classic combination of spicy ginger flavor and cinnamon with sugary tops creates a warm, inviting scent that will bring a smile to everyone's face!

    Jump to:
    • 💗 Why you will love this recipe
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🥣  How to make gingersnap cookies
    • 💭 Expert Tips
    • 🧾 Recipe FAQs
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 More Cookie Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    💗 Why you will love this recipe

    • The cinnamon and ginger combination creates an aroma that will fill your home with warmth and coziness - this is the perfect recipe!
    • The molasses in the recipe gives it a rich depth of flavor.
    • You will love this chewy cookie with crisp outer edges!
    • This holiday cookie is so easy to make. Everything is mixed in one bowl! I like to do things as easy as possible, and the fewer dishes I have to do, the better! 🙂
    • The ingredients are simple and straightforward. You likely already have most of the ingredients in your pantry already!
    • These cookies are delicious beyond compare: warm, soft, and chewy ginger snaps that will make your kitchen smell divine!
    • This recipe makes about 3 dozen cookies.
    • These ginger cookies are the perfect afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee or a glass of cold milk.

    📋 Ingredients

    You can find the simple ingredients to make this classic cookie at your local grocery store.

    The ingredients for gingersnap cookies measured out and placed on a white countertop.
    • White sugar. White granulated sugar is the best option, but you could also use cane sugar.
    • Butter. I used unsalted butter at room temperature.
    • Molasses. I used fancy molasses, but you can use blackstrap molasses as well.

    See the printable recipe card for quantities and a full list of ingredients.

    🥣  How to make gingersnap cookies

    Step 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place parchment paper or a silicone mat on a large cookie sheet.

    Step 2: Mix wet Ingredients. Cream butter and white sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed or a KitchenAid mixer with a paddle attachment. Add the large egg and molasses. Mix well until combined.

    Butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
    An egg and molasses added to the creamed butter and sugar mixture in a large bowl.

    Step 3: Add dry Ingredients. Add flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Stir to combine.

    Flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon added to the wet ingredients in the bowl.
    The cookie dough mixture combined in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 4: Sugar. Place sugar in a small bowl. Scoop up a spoonful of cookie dough with a small cookie scoop and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Drop the ball in the sugar and roll it around until coated.

    A cookie scoop with a ball of cookie dough, dropping it into a hand.
    A hand rolling the cookie dough ball in white sugar in a small bowl.

    Place the cookie dough balls onto the cookie sheets with parchment paper 2 inches apart.

    Pro Tip: These cookies spread out as they bake, so make sure there is lots of room between the cookies.

    Step 5: Bake. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes for soft and chewy cookies. If you want crispier ginger snaps, bake them for 10 minutes.

    Cookie dough balls covered in sugar and placed on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
    Ginger snap cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, just baked.

    Step 6: Cool. Remove the cookies from the oven, and let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Step 7: Enjoy!

    Gingersnap cookies placed on a wire cooling rack to cool.

    💭 Expert Tips

    • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing them together.
    • Cream together the butter and sugar until they form a light and fluffy mixture.
    • Use butter instead of margarine - it adds more flavor.
    • Mix in the spices thoroughly; you want the flavor to be evenly distributed throughout all of the cookies.
    • Use a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop to make the balls of dough; this helps keep all the cookies the same size for even baking.
    • Place the cookie balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets - they spread a lot.
    • Be sure not to overcook them - 8 minutes is the perfect time for soft, chewy cookies. However, bake for 10 minutes if you like harder, crispier ginger snap cookies.
    • Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
    • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them.

    🧾 Recipe FAQs

    Why are my ginger snap cookies hard?

    Ginger snap cookies are usually hard because they were cooked too long. For softer cookies, reduce the baking time.

    Are molasses cookies and gingersnaps the same thing?

    No, molasses cookies and gingersnaps are not the same. Molasses cookies tend to be softer with a more intense flavor of molasses, while gingersnaps have a crunchier texture and a more subtle ginger flavor.

    How do you store these cookies?

    Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. These cookies are also good frozen for up to 3 months as long as they are in a freezer bag. You can enjoy these cookies straight from the freezer!

    A stack of gingersnap cookies on a white counter, with cookies on a cooling rack in the background.

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    📋 Recipe

    Gingersnap cookies stacked on top of each other, with some on a cooling rack in the background.

    Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe

    These Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies are perfectly spiced with hints of cinnamon, ginger, and molasses. The dough is rolled in sugar before baking for a bit of added sweetness. These soft and chewy cookies melt in your mouth - each bite full of flavor! And this easy recipe has a baking time of only 8 minutes.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30 servings
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Jeri Walker
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    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl
    • Baking Sheet
    • electric mixer
    • cooling rack

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup butter room temperature
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 tablespoon molasses
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Step 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place parchment paper or a silicone mat on a large cookie sheet.
    • Step 2: Mix wet Ingredients. Cream unsalted butter and white sugar together in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add the egg and molasses. Mix well until combined.
    • Step 3: Add dry Ingredients. Add flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Stir to combine.
    • Step 4: Sugar. Place sugar in a small bowl. Scoop up a spoonful of cookie dough with a small cookie scoop and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Drop the ball in the sugar and roll it around until coated. Place the cookie dough balls onto the cookie sheets with parchment paper 2 inches apart.
    • Step 5: Bake. Bake the cookies in the oven for 8 minutes for soft and chewy cookies. If you want crispier ginger snaps, bake them for 10 minutes.
    • Step 6: Cool. Remove the cookie from the oven, and let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Step 7: Enjoy!

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      Notes

      Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
      Expert Tips:
      • Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing them together.
      • Cream together the butter and sugar until they form a light and fluffy mixture.
      • Use butter instead of margarine - it adds more flavor.
      • Mix in the spices thoroughly; you want the flavor to be evenly distributed throughout all of the cookies.
      • Use a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop to make the balls of dough; this helps keep all the cookies the same size for even baking.
      • Place the cookie balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets - they spread a lot.
      • Be sure not to overcook them - 8 minutes is the perfect time for soft, chewy cookies. However, bake for 10 minutes if you like harder, crispier ginger snap cookies.
      • Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
      • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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