Swedish Gingersnaps Recipe

My family's beloved Swedish Gingersnap recipe – perfected over 30 years! These aren't your grandma's crunchy gingersnaps; these are delightfully soft and chewy cookies, perfect with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee. Get ready to experience a taste of tradition with a modern twist!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 121.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Swedish Gingersnaps

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How to Make Swedish Gingersnaps

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and ½ cup of molasses until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground cloves, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 3 cups of all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  8. Place the balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. 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

6 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

17g

Carbs

5g