Candied Gingersnaps Recipe

Name: Candied Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger (or crystallized); 1 cup white sugar; ¾ cup butter; ¾ cup sugar; ¼ cup candied ginger sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger (or crystallized)
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup candied ginger sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Chop candied ginger coarsely with a knife, then measure to 1 cup.
3
Process in food processor, along with 1 cup sugar, until finely ground.
4
(If ginger sticks together, add more sugar.
5
).
6
In mixer, cream butter, then add sugar and 1/4 cup of the candied ginger sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
7
Add egg and molasses and beat well.
8
Sift flour, soda and spices and add to mixture, beating until smooth.
9
Chill for at least two hours.
10
Spread remaining candied ginger sugar on a large plate.
11
Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls and roll in the ginger sugar.
12
Bake for 13 minutes (cookies will puff up, then flatten).
13
Remove immediately with sharp spatula to wire racks.
14
(If cookies are left to cool on sheets, the candied ginger will harden and stick.)

962

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup coarsely chopped candied ginger (or crystallized), 1 cup white sugar, ¾ cup butter, ¾ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Candied Gingersnaps falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Candied Gingersnaps

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