Discover the perfect blend of spice and sweetness with our Gingersnap Cookies. These classic treats are bursting with the warm, aromatic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, offering a delightful snap with every bite. Their crisp texture and rich, spiced aroma make them an irresistible addition to any cookie platter.
Step-by-step: Gingersnap cookies
Dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and spices, – and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Followed by the flour mixture. Combine well over low speed but do not overmix.Pro tip – We do not want to activate the gluten in our dough. So do not overmix. Otherwise, the cookies will spread too much. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.Pro tip – The cookie dough can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to a month.
Preheat oven to 350°F / 177°C / Gas Mark 4 and line a sheet pan or two baking sheets with silicone or parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop, or two tablespoons amount of cookie dough, make golf size balls about 1.5 to 2-inch balls. Then, coat the cookie dough balls in the white granulated sugar.Pro tip – You can also make the cookie dough balls and freeze them for up to a month in a freezer bag.
Place on the baking tray, making sure to leave space for them to spread. Bake in a preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes until the top is cracked.Pro tip – Larger cookies will take about 10 minutes and vise versa. Cool on a cookie tray for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before you transfer to a cookie jar.
Frequently asked questions
Creative ways to serve gingersnap cookies
Gingersnap Cookie Stack: Arrange the cookies in a tall stack tied with a festive ribbon to create a cookie “tower” as a centerpiece for your table. Gingersnap Cookie Star: Create a star shape with the cookies on a platter, filling the center with a bowl of dip such as lemon curd or a spiced cream dip. Rustic Cookie Jar: Present the cookies in a rustic, transparent cookie jar embellished with a holiday ribbon for a homey and festive feel. Gingersnap DIY Ornament: Encourage guests to make their own gingersnap ornaments by providing ribbons, edible markers, and other decorative items to personalize their cookies like snowflake cookies. Gingersnap Crust: Create a crust for cheesecakes or pies using crumbled gingersnap cookies, adding a spicy and crispy base to your desserts. Gingersnap Rum Balls: Make rum balls using crushed gingersnap cookies, mixed with nuts, spices, and rum for a spirited holiday treat. Spiced Gingersnap Milkshake: Blend the cookies with vanilla ice cream, milk, and spices to make a chilled and spiced milkshake, perfect for cooling down after a hearty meal.
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