Best Nanas Soft Gingersnap Cookies Recipes

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SOFT GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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The most delicious gingersnap cookies EVER!!

Provided by Whitney Wright

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 egg, room temp
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling the dough in

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer cream together the butter and brown sugar, about 1 minute.
  • Add the egg and molasses. Cream 1 minute more.
  • In a medium size bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
  • Cover the bowl with the dough in it. Refrigerate for 1 hour*.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Using a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the balls of dough. Dip the tops of the balls in the granulated sugar.
  • Place balls, sugar side up, on a greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 186 mg, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOFT GINGERSNAPS



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These are the best soft gingersnaps. I always get requests for this recipe.

Provided by DEATRICH81

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingersnap Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup shortening
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat 1 cup flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, egg, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in remaining 1 1/4 cup flour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in white sugar; place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cookies are set and tops are crackled, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 39.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

GRANDMA'S GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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This melt-in-your-mouth ginger cookie recipe that I received from my grandmother has been enjoyed in my family since 1899.

Provided by Marie Ayers

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingersnap Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly, and sift a second time into another bowl.
  • Place the shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in the white sugar. Beat in the egg, and dark molasses. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the shortening mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture, and mix together until a soft dough forms. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into 1 inch diameter balls between your hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an air tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

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