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October 26, 2018 By Kristine

Soft and Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

Filed Under: Christmas, Spice, Sweets & Dessert | Updated: December 7, 2018 | 23 Comments

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Soft, chewy, sweet, and spicy. That’s how I’d describe these perfect little gingersnap cookies! They’re the perfect addition to your holiday baking lienup!

Traditional soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that come out perfect every time!I feel like ginger cookies are the definition of Christmastime, am I right? Funny story – when I was a kid, I never ate these cookies; they just sounded or looked or smelled weird and I was completely unadventurous when it came to food (aka a very picky eater), so I never even bothered to try them. Such a shame; years were wasted.

When I finally tried gingernsaps (as an adult, when I could bake them myself), I discovered that I love them. In fact I love any and all ginger cookies! Now not a Christmas (or a Christmas in July) goes by in this house without gingersnap cookies.

Perfect soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that come out perfect every time!To make these gingersnap cookies, you’ll start by creaming the butter and sugar together until they are nice and smooth. Then you add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract and get those mixed in. Then you stir in the baking soda, sea salt, and spices all together.

Perfect soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that come out perfect every time!After that, you add the flour, half at a time and stir it up until a nice firm dough forms. It should still be soft and a little sticky.

Perfect soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that come out perfect every time!This next step is what makes this recipe my favorite (…besides the cookies, that is), using a cookie scoop, you just scoop the dough out and place it on a lined baking sheet. Yes, that’s right NO ROLLING! Scoop and plop. Then you just sprinkle the tops of the cookies with some granulated sugar and into the oven they go.

Things to remember when making these gingersnap cookies:

  1. You can make the whole recipe (even doubled) in one bowl – no need to make things complicated (or messy) with extra gadgets.
  2. The cookies will puff up slightly while baking, but they will flatten out as they cool off.
  3. There is no rolling required for this recipe, but if you’d like to get your hands dirty, you can also roll them into balls and then roll them in granulated sugar before placing them on the cookie sheet.
  4. The cookies will be soft in the center; this recipe does not make crunchy cookies. If you end up with crunch cookies, they might be slightly over-baked.
  5. The cookie dough doesn’t freeze very well, but the cookies do.
  6. These cookies are best if eaten within a day or two, but they will last up to one week in an airtight container.

Perfect soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that come out perfect every time!As I mentioned above, while the cookies are baking, they will puff up slightly; don’t worry, once they start to cool off, the tops will fall and create that cracked and crinkled look that we all love so much.

Traditional soft and chewy gingersnap cookies that come out perfect every time!And the cookies, these little gingersnap cookies have THE best texture.  They are soft and chewy on the inside, but the edges are a little crispy. And since you sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sugar, the outside of the cookie has a little snap to it, but they’re definitely not break-a-tooth-hard. They’re just perfect, actually.

If you’re a ginger cookie fan, you’ll want to bake up a batch…or 3 of these gingersnap cookies this year!

A traditional soft and chewy gingersnap cookie that comes out perfect every time!

Gingersnap Cookies

A traditional soft and chewy gingersnap cookie that's perfect for the holiday season!
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Sweets & Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 40 cookies
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Kristine
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2-1/4 cup flour
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth.
  • Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  • Add spices, salt, and baking soda and mix well.
  • Slowly add flour, half at a time, and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Using a 1.5 TBS cookie scoop, scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets two inches apart. 
  • Bake for 10 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes prior to transferring to a  wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 3.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 6.2g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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And don’t forge to add these peanut butter kiss cookies, these easy pecan snowball cookies, or these perfect cutout sugar cookies to your holiday baking list, they’re very popular too!

Perfect peanut butter kiss cookies. A holiday classic! This is an old family recipe that has been tested over the years.

The best easy pecan snowball cookie recipe! The perfect holiday cookie!

The best cut out sugar cookie recipe! The cookies are perfect for buttercream frosting!

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  1. Traci

    July 23, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Ohhh, how I love gingersnaps! I was a baker in college and made them weekly! Just pinned your recipe and can’t wait to try them. Thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 8:11 am

      Thank you, Traci! I love that! I felt kinda bad that I only baked them during the holidays, so I’m brining them back! #notjustforChristmas ?

      Reply
  2. Linda

    July 23, 2018 at 8:09 am

    I have a weak spot for ginger anything and chewy cookies, so this recipe is calling my name. The cookies look delicious!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 8:11 am

      Thank you so much, Linda! Me too! They really are good!

      Reply
  3. Dannii

    July 23, 2018 at 8:17 am

    Cookies have to be soft and chewy in my opinion and these ginger ones sound perfect.

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Oh yes, I totally agree! Thank you so much Dannii!

      Reply
  4. Jenn

    July 23, 2018 at 8:19 am

    Holy cow YUM!!!! Bookmarking these to make them later with my daughter – they look AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Thanks so much Jenn! I hope you LOVE them! ❤️

      Reply
  5. Jamie Young

    July 23, 2018 at 8:33 am

    We just had a Christmas in July night at our house on Saturday, but ran out of time to watch Home Alone. I think I’m going to have to make these this week and watch what mess Kevin McAllister gets himself into. I’ve never made gingersnap cookies before, but I can already taste and smell these now! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 10:08 am

      I love everything about this Jamie! Such a fun idea, and I LOVE Home Alone! I watch that movie randomly throughout the year haha! Try the cookie and let me know what you think, they’re one of our favorites!

      Reply
  6. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    July 23, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Love how pretty these cookies are! I’m a big fan of chewy and soft cookies and these are some of our favorites!

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    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Thank you so much, Shadi! You’re too sweet!

      Reply
  7. Vicky

    July 23, 2018 at 11:14 am

    Gingersnap cookies are my absolute favorite and these are even crinkly on top. There is nothing like having a few of these a cup of coffee or tea. Yum!

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    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 11:36 am

      Oh man Vicky – I totally agree! I LOVE wrinkly cookies! LOL! #coffeeandcookies ☕️?

      Reply
  8. Chris Collins

    July 23, 2018 at 11:37 am

    These ginersnap cookies look absolute perfection! I can’t wait to give them a go 🙂

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    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Aw shucks, thanks so much Chris! They won’t disappoint! ?

      Reply
  9. Linda

    July 23, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Gingersnaps are one of my favorite cookies too! I love how easy these cookies are and that they stay a little soft on the inside. And I’m with you on the cookie scoop – don’t know what I would do without it!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Thank you so much Linda! For real, cookie scoops are everything!

      Reply
  10. Claudia Lamascolo

    July 23, 2018 at 11:48 am

    I have never made these before, but I can tell you by looking at the photos this is a must make mouthwatering recipe!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 11:50 am

      Claudia! You must try them! They’re a game-changer in the cookie world! Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman

    July 23, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Gingersnaps – especially soft ones – are one of my favorite cookies ever! (Have you ever tried making a lemon sorbet sandwich with them? Heaven!)

    Reply
    • Kristine

      July 23, 2018 at 11:52 am

      What is this lemon sorbet cookie sandwich you speak of Renee? It sounds incredible, I must try this ASAP! Thank you for the suggestion! #icantwait

      Reply

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