Chewy Gingersnaps With Variations Recipe

Name: Chewy Gingersnaps With Variations
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks); 2 cups light brown sugar, packed; 2 large eggs; ½ cup molasses; ¼ cup oil; ½ cup decorator sugar (coarse)

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
½ cup molasses
¼ cup oil
½ cup decorator sugar (coarse)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves; set aside.
3
Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium-high, until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes; beat in the eggs, the molasses, and the oil.
4
Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add in the flour mixture, mixing until just combined (do not overmix).
5
Place the decorating sugar on a plate.
6
Shape dough into balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough for each; roll balls in the sugar to coat and place on baking sheets 3 inches apart.
7
Bake until the edtges are firm and the centers are still soft, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through.
8
Let cool slightly, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
9
VARIATIONS: Cashew Gingersnaps - make as above but, after mixing, fold in 1 cup chopped, salted cashews and 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger (makes 42).
10
Chocolate Chunk Gingersnaps - make as above but, after mixing fold in 6 ounces of chopped semi-sweet chocolate (makes 40).

1570

kcal

Calories

Fat

227

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chewy Gingersnaps With Variations 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.

Chewy Gingersnaps With Variations

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