How to Make Gluten-Free Gingersnaps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gingersnaps are a classic holiday cookie, known for their spicy flavor and crunchy texture. However, for those with gluten sensitivities or Celiac disease, finding a delicious gluten-free version can be a challenge. Fear not, because this recipe for Gluten-Free Gingersnaps delivers all the flavor and texture you love, without any of the gluten.

These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a chewy interior and crispy edges. The rich molasses and aromatic spices li...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
  • ¾ cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar and margarine together in a medium bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and molasses until well blended.
  • Combine oat flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cardamom in another bowl; stir into the molasses mixture to form a dough.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and rolls in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are slightly cracked, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    95 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 58mg