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Crispy Ginger Snap Cookies

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These crispy ginger snap cookies are a nostalgic, cozy treat with a perfect snap and spicy warmth from ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they’re ideal for holiday gifting, potlucks, or a sweet snack with tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch black pepper (optional)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup molasses (unsulphured)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar (for rolling, turbinado preferred)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Beat in egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and fresh ginger (if using) until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough (about 1-inch diameter) and roll each ball in coarse sugar until coated.
  7. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are crackled and deep golden brown. Edges should be set; centers will look soft but firm up as they cool.
  9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

For extra crispness, bake cookies a minute or two longer and cool completely on a wire rack. Chilling dough for 30 minutes helps with sticky dough and neater cookies, but is optional. Use coarse sugar for rolling to achieve the best crackly exterior. Cookies can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with appropriate substitutions. Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.

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