Classic Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

Name: Classic Gingersnap Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; sugar, for rolling

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
sugar, for rolling

1
Set oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Grease a cookie/baking sheet.
3
In a bowl cream butter or margarine with 1-1/4 cups sugar until smooth.
4
Beat in egg and molasses until blended.
5
In another bowl mix flour with ginger powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and beat until just blended.
6
Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
7
Roll balls generously in sugar to coat.
8
Place on cookie/baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
9
Bake 8-10 minutes, or until the outsides are crackly looking.
10
***NOTE*** this dough freezes very well, just shape into balls and place on a cookie sheet, freeze and then throw the balls into a freezer bag.

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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: 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Classic Gingersnap Cookies falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Gingersnap Cookies

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