Soft And Chewy Gingersnaps Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible warmth and spice of these soft and chewy gingersnaps! Inspired by a beloved humane society fundraiser and reminiscent of Starbucks' famous ginger cookies, but even BETTER. Grandma's secret recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy flavor. These are guaranteed to become your new favorite holiday treat (or any day treat!).

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 1619.1 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Soft And Chewy Gingersnaps

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How to Make Soft And Chewy Gingersnaps

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  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. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
  7. Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  9. Place the gingersnap balls onto a very lightly greased baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. Keep a close eye on them as oven temperatures vary.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

495g

Fat

223g

Carbs

76g