Snappy Gingersnaps Recipe

Emily Luchetti's award-winning Snappy Gingersnap recipe! These are no ordinary gingersnaps – they're the BEST you'll ever taste, guaranteed. A Christmas staple so good, even the pastor begs for a batch! Make ahead and freeze the dough in convenient logs for easy slicing and baking whenever the craving strikes. Get ready for perfectly crisp, spicy, and irresistible gingersnaps.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 1189.2 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Snappy Gingersnaps

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How to Make Snappy Gingersnaps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and molasses.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the crystallized ginger.
  7. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a log (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours or freeze for later use.
  8. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  9. Place the cookies onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly browned.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

397g

Fat

169g

Carbs

55g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Snappy Gingersnaps?

Snappy Gingersnaps takes about 58 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Snappy Gingersnaps?

Snappy Gingersnaps has approximately 1189.2 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates and 84 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Snappy Gingersnaps?

The key ingredients for Snappy Gingersnaps are Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Egg, Molasses, Ground Ginger, Fresh Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.

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