How to Make Amazing Ginger Snaps - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies wafting through the kitchen. And when it comes to classic cookies that never fail to delight, ginger snaps are at the top of the list. These spicy, crispy treats are a beloved favorite for their warm, comforting flavor and irresistible snap. Today, we're going to share with you a recipe for amazing ginger snaps that will have your kitchen smelling like a holiday wonderland and your taste buds dancing with delight.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Mix flour, 1 cup sugar, canola oil, molasses, egg, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour 1/4 cup sugar into a bowl.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in sugar. Flatten each coated ball onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges begin to harden, 7 to 8 minutes. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 66mg