Homemade Gingersnap Cookies Recipe - Kudos Kitchen by Renee (2024)

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Skip the grocery store box of cookies and make your own Gingersnap Cookies fresh in your own kitchen! They're twice as good and just as snappy!

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*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2012. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

My slow cooker sauerbraten recipecalls for gingersnap cookies to make the lovely and thick, pungent gravy.

Nothing else matches the flavor of that gravy and I thought that the addition of my own homemade gingersnaps would really take it one step closer to heaven.

It seems I can't do any holiday baking without adding a little pinch of one of my favorite spices, Nutmeg!

I even named one of our dogs Nutmeg because I love it so much. I'll give you a quick peek at her before we go on to the recipe. LOL

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GINGERSNAP COOKIES {PRINT THIS RECIPE}

(makes approximately 30 cookies)
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar (plus more for garnish, optional)
¼ cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

-In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl with a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
-Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla. Blend.
-In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
-Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, in small batches, until all is incorporated.
-Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before moving on to the next steps.
-Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
-Once chilled, roll the dough into golf ball-sized pieces and then roll them in some additional sugar to coat each ball. **Note - If you're using the cookies for sauerbraten, omit this step** I did half and half.
-Place the cookie balls evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
-Bake for approximately 15-17 minutes (slightly less if you like your cookies a little softer), until they've flattened considerably and are crispy in texture (hence the word ginger"snap").
-Cook on a baking rack.

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For dipping, I just used some Cool Whip and a little red and green sanding sugar to make it pretty.


I also used some canned pumpkin mixed with some Cool Whip and a little brown sugar (not shown) to make a dipper that we used one night when we had company over.

These cookies certainly do not need the addition of a "dipper" as their flavor can certainly stand on its own.

However, for something a little different I thought I'd give it a go. Think about dipping these cookies in a little Nutella too...Now THAT would be completely over-the-top delicious!!!

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  1. Carole says

    Thanks for linking this in, Renee. Cheers

    Reply

  2. SnoWhite says

    I LOVE the gingersnaps -- they remind me of Moravian Spice Cookies which are a family favorite. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.

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  3. Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies says

    I've been wanting to try making gingersnaps for a long time..your look delicious! Great SRC pick!

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  4. Sarah E. says

    Yum! Those cookies look good. Gingersnaps are such a classic cookie - and perfect for the winter months!

    Happy reveal day.

    Reply

  5. Gingered Whisk says

    I love homemade gingersnaps! And what is this about using them in gravy?!?! I am intrigued!! And Nutmeg is adorable! Love the sweater! 🙂

    Reply

  6. Paula says

    Love Nutmegs coat! Your wine glass is lovely as is your cookie jar and your gingersnaps look wonderful. Don't you love the aroma in the house when you bake them?

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  7. Cindy says

    I agree--a little fresh nutmeg improves most any recipe! Love ginger cookies, these look delicious.

    Reply

  8. Karen S Booth says

    Wonderful photos and wonderful recipe! What a great SRC pick and I adore anything with ginger in it! Karen

    Reply

  9. withoutadornment says

    LOL. Your dog is so awesome! I LOVE Boston Terriers so much! What is she wearing? It's really cute and entertaining!

    These cookies look amazing! Perfect for Christmas.

    I love that cookie jar!

    Reply

  10. April Tuell says

    Yay, you did a fantastic job on the cookies Renee! I'm so glad you got my blog as your assignment this month. I bet the addition of nutmeg added a great depth of flavor to these cookies, I'll have to try that next time myself.

    Did you know your blog has inspired me to delve into my heritage, and I will be doing a series on German dishes after the first of the year in honor of my grandpa who was from Germany?

    Thank you for being such a great member of the Secret Recipe Club, and your generous donation of such a beautiful glass to our giveaway. Whoever wins it will be a lucky person. 🙂

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    • Renee Goerger says

      I'm thrilled to have been responsible for inspiring you in any way April. I'll look forward to seeing all your German family recipes!!!

      Reply

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Homemade Gingersnap Cookies Recipe - Kudos Kitchen by Renee (2024)

FAQs

Why are my ginger snap cookies flat? ›

If your oven is too hot, the fat melts faster than the cookie can set, and you end up with pancake cookies. Always preheat your oven and invest in a good oven thermometer. Even new ovens can be incorrectly calibrated, so check the actual temperature every time you put a pan in the oven.

What's the difference between ginger snaps and ginger cookies? ›

Ginger Snaps are simply a variation of the traditional Gingerbread cookie. They're known for their crisper quality; their “snap” if you will.

Why are my ginger snaps soft? ›

Bake for longer.

This is a pretty simple one, but to get that lovely crunchy gingersnap cookie, I increased the bake time slightly. If you want them even more crunchy, bake them for a little longer!

What is a substitute for gingersnaps? ›

*If you don't have gingersnaps, you can use graham crackers, but add in a 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon, 3/4 tsp ground ginger and a pinch of black pepper to give them some spice!

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

Light corn syrup is another ingredient that you can add to cookie dough that will help it stay softer longer. The corn syrup you buy at the grocery store is not the high-fructose corn syrup that soft drinks are made with; it's a sugar that is liquid at room temperature and helps other sugars say liquid at high heat.

Why didn't my ginger snaps crack? ›

Let's review a few reasons why you're cooked may not have crackled on top: You put the cookies in the oven before preheating. A hot preheated oven is important for getting a crackle top on your cookies. You didn't whip the butter and sugar long enough.

Why are my ginger cookies so hard? ›

“There are some gingerbread recipes that are hard right after baking and need to sit for a few days to soften. Molasses and honey hardens gingerbread, but as the sugar absorbs moisture, it will get softer.”

What is the most popular cookie ever? ›

Chocolate chip cookies

What is the most popular type of cookie? It might just be this one. Ever the crowd-pleaser, the chocolate chip cookie is renowned for its balance of richness and sweetness.

How to get ginger cookies to crack? ›

A heavy amount of baking soda interacts with the molasses in this recipe to encourage spread. This allows cracks in the dough to develop where moisture escapes, creating that beautiful crackled appearance and crunchy texture. Ensure your baking soda is fresh and active – learn more about that here.

What ethnicity is ginger snap? ›

Her exact ethnicity is unknown. She might be of Indian or Middle Eastern descent, for in the Thanksgiving book, she wears a blouse similar to Indian/Middle Eastern attire.

How to make cookies more crispy? ›

Key Ingredients for CRISPY Cookies!

Melted butter helps the cookies to spread out and become flatter with crisp edges. Sugar – Another key trick is using more granulated sugar than brown sugar, which will also help produce flat, chewy, crunchy cookies.

What are ginger snaps called in England? ›

Ginger Nut Biscuits and Ginger Snap Cookies, Ginger Snap Biscuits and Ginger Snaps are all exactly the same things. New Zealand and Australia call them Ginger Nut Biscuits, America calls them Ginger Snap Cookies and Britain calls them GInger Snap biscuits (but also Ginger Nuts too!!).

Why is ginger snaps so good? ›

Because it has some excellent suspense sequences and a rather high amount of blood and gore. The werewolf is really cool looking,the acting by two lead girls(Emily Perkins,Katharine Isabelle)is excellent and the direction is well-handled. "Ginger Snaps" is a pure horror film,that is to be taken seriously.

Is Biscoff a gingersnap? ›

Speculoos, the cookie family to which Biscoff belong, are often described as a type of gingerbread, but that's a little misleading. Aside from their use of caramel sugar, speculoos don't have quite the same bite; their spice blend tends toward aroma rather than heat.

Why did my cookies turn out so flat? ›

If your cookies come out of the oven looking flat, you may not have adequately chilled the dough before baking. Chilling times may vary depending on the cookie you're making, but you should typically chill cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least two hours before you pop it in the oven.

How do you fix cookies that are too flat? ›

To fix this, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up the butter. For cookies that don't spread enough and remain flat, try using slightly softened butter instead of fully softened or melted butter. Measure flour accurately: To get the right balance of ingredients, it's important to measure flour accurately.

Why are my cookies flat instead of fluffy? ›

Too much sugar can cause cookies to come out flat and crispy instead of soft and chewy. This goes for both white sugar and brown sugar. Not enough flour could also be the culprit. Especially with baking, there's much less wiggle room when it comes to having the proper ingredient ratios.

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