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Ginger Snaps

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 12/19/18Updated: 1/21/20

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The delicious taste of ginger and the perfect cookie snap is what give gingersnaps their name.

 

stack of gingersnaps

Ginger Snaps have such a great flavor that you will want to start making them in the fall and keep baking them all through the holiday season.  The flavor combination of molasses, cinnamon, and ginger is a personal favorite.  And these cookies are great on their own, dipped in white chocolate, or served with hot chocolate or eggnog.

gingersnaps on a cooling rack

If you are wondering exactly  what are ginger snaps, the name about says it all.  These ginger cookies, very similar to gingerbread, are very crisp and typically snap when you bite or break them.

rolling gingersnaps in sugar

How to Make Ginger Snaps

To make ginger snaps, start by beating the oil, sugar, eggs and molasses together.  Then stir in all of the dry ingredients and spices.   Once combined, roll the dough into small balls and then roll the balls in sugar.

balls of gingersnap dough on baking sheet

Place them on a cookie sheet, at least an inch and a half apart, and bake at 350 for about 7 minutes.  When you remove them from the oven, let them cool completely.  A warm cookie won’t have the same snap.

two rows of gingersnaps on cookie rack

After they have cooled, you can dip them in white chocolate, or serve them as is.  Both are delicious.

Ginger Snaps Recipe

5 from 2 votes
stack of gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
The delicious taste of ginger and the perfect cookie snap is what give gingersnaps their name.
serves: 24 cookies
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:7 minutes
Total:22 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 C oil
  • 2 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 C molasses
  • 4 1/4 C flour
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp ginger
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • Sugar
  • 3 C white chips
  • 3 Tbsp oil or shortening

Instructions

  • Beat oil, sugar, eggs, and molasses
  • Stir in dry ingredients
  • Roll dough into small balls and roll in sugar
  • Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets at 350 for about 7 minutes
  • Cool completely
  • Combine chips and oil in a small glass bowl
  • Microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth
  • Dip cookies half way into the white chocolate and lay on waxed paper till set

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 52g (17%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Cholesterol: 18mg (6%) Sodium: 308mg (13%) Potassium: 198mg (6%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 35g (39%) Vitamin A: 27IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 66mg (7%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keyword:ginger snaps, gingersnaps
stack of gingersnaps
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  1. Kara says

    Posted on 12/20 at 3:07 pm

    I am thrilled that you tried my recipe and like it as much as we do! I never would have thought to take them to an Asian dinner–what a great idea.

    The sorbet looks wonderful, do you have the recipe for it? I’d love to try it.

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  2. Mary Lou says

    Posted on 12/19 at 3:46 pm

    What a fun day. I am going to try the cookies. The sorbert looks yummy too.

    Reply
  3. Leigh Anne says

    Posted on 12/19 at 2:46 pm

    Melanie »

    I have had a couple of requests for the recipe so I have emailed my friend for it – I’ll pass it on as soon as I get it! Happy Holidays!!

    Reply
  4. Melanie says

    Posted on 12/19 at 1:44 pm

    What a delicious menu! I love every item you ate and if you get the recipe for the soup – would you pass it on to me? Your cookies look absolutely delicious, by the way.

    Reply
  5. Tamara says

    Posted on 12/19 at 10:02 am

    Today I’m wearing my red jacket I got in China, so I’m thinkng Asian. THANKS for all the yummy recipes. . . .I just want to stop everything and COOK! Hope the BYU students forged through the cold and snow to come home to more cold and snow. People were complaining here in Mesa yesterday that it was SO COLD–yes, it was in the mid 60’s. . . . .I didn’t have a lot of sympathy. HUGS!

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