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Gingersnap Cookies Recipe

These Gingersnap Cookies Recipe are flavored with ginger, cinnamon and molasses. They're spicy, sweet and slightly crisp around the edges.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Christmas Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingersnap Cookies Recipe
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add in the egg and incorporate fully.
  • Add in the molasses and mix until just combined.
  • Add in the flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
  • Beat until incorporated.
  • Scoop even sized balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned and the cookies are slightly crinkly.
  • Let cool on a baking rack completely.

Notes

Stopre in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 151mg | Sugar: 11g