Description
Ginger Snaps bring classic warmth from traditional American baking traditions with crisp edges and spicy undertones. Rich molasses and ground ginger create a delightful cookie experience you cannot resist craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (100 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) white granulated sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar
Instructions
- Cream unsalted butter and brown and white sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until fully integrated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground spices, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a uniform dough forms without overmixing.
- Encase the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45-55 minutes, allowing ingredients to settle and dough to firm up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface.
- Pour granulated white sugar into a shallow bowl for coating the cookies.
- Remove chilled dough and portion into uniform 1-inch (2.5 centimeters) spheres using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Roll each dough ball completely in granulated sugar, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) apart.
- Gently flatten each cookie using the bottom of a glass to create uniform thickness.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly soft centers.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to set and reach room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Sprinkle granulated sugar generously for a sparkling, crisp exterior that adds delightful texture and sweet crunch to each bite.
- Creating uniform 1-inch dough balls guarantees consistent baking and a professional-looking batch of perfectly shaped cookies.
- Utilize parchment paper as a trusty baking companion, preventing sticky situations and ensuring effortless cookie removal.
- Measuring ingredients with precision becomes your secret weapon for achieving the ideal flavor balance and consistent results every single time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg