Traditionally, gingersnap cookies are known for their crunch and warm spices but these soft gingersnap cookies have a similar flavor but when biting into these cookies, you are met with tender chewy centers. This version of classic gingersnap cookies is perfect for someone who enjoys a soft, chewy, delicious cookie.
These cookies are the perfect Christmas cookies because of the sugar coating and flavors of warm molasses. These cookies and these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are popular cookies during Christmas time for a holiday cookie exchange.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These cookies are easy to make. They're so simple that beginning bakers can make this recipe.
- Chewy gingersnaps have all the classic flavors of a crispy gingersnap cookie.
- Soft gingersnaps have crisp edges and chewy centers, making this a great cookie for those who enjoy chewy or crunchy.
Ingredients in Chewy and Soft Gingersnap Cookies
- all-purpose flour
- unsalted butter, softened
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar, packed
- molasses
- large egg
- baking powder
- baking soda
- ground ginger
- ground cinnamon
- ground cloves
- salt
- white sugar, for rolling
Substitutions in Soft Gingersnap Cookies
There are a few variations that can be made when making this soft gingersnap cookie recipe.
- As a molasses substitution, Sorghum syrup, maple syrup, and even dark corn syrup can be used. Keep in mind, it will alter the overall flavor of the cookies.
- Ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves are used in gingersnap cookie recipes but feel free to adjust the measurements to taste preference.
How to Make Soft Gingersnap Cookies
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Beat in the molasses and add the egg until combined.
- Add in the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves and combine well.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients; flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Work the dough into a ball (with hands if necessary), cover with plastic wrap, and chill the gingersnap cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in the granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- If desired, sprinkle additional sugar on the tops of cookies.
- Store in an airtight container.
Popular Kinds of Christmas Cookies
During the Christmas season, there are plenty of delectable cookies that you can make in addition to these chewy ginger snap cookies. Check out these favorite holiday cookies options below:
Sugar cookies are a classic choice, especially when decorated with festive shapes and colorful icing. The options are endless when getting creative with cookie cutters and icing colors.
Another popular cookie during the holidays is the gingerbread cookie. It's another cookie that you can have fun making shapes and getting creative with the decorations.
Old Fashioned Molasses cookies bring a warm, rich flavor to the holiday cookie spread, making them a great addition to the holiday season.
Chocolate chip cookies are the perfect cookie because they a great cookie any time of year. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is a keeper! It's loaded with chocolate chips, and oats, and has a delicious chewy texture.
It's not a cookie but another tasty treat for the holidays is these Pumpkin Gingerbread Cupcakes. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, they have the warm and comforting Fall and Winter flavors and they're a delicious sweet treat.
How to Gift Cookies for Christmas
When choosing cookies to gift at the Christmas time of year, make a list of your favorite cookies and choose an assortment of colors, textures such as a combination of soft cookies and crunchy cookies, and flavors to add to the cookie platter. You can also find out your loved ones' favorite cookie recipe and add it to the cookie tray.
TIP: When giving these cookies as a gift, they can be given in cookie tins, gift boxes, or treat bags.
📖 Recipe
Soft Gingersnap Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter - softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar - packed
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar - for rolling
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Beat in the molasses and add the egg until combined.
- Add in the ginger, cinnamon, and cloves and combine well.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients; flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Work the dough into a ball (with hands if necessary), cover with plastic wrap, and chill the gingersnap cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in the granulated sugar.
- Place the cookie dough balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- If desired, sprinkle additional sugar on the tops of cookies.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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