How to Make Honey and Molasses Gingersnaps - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gingersnaps are a classic holiday cookie that's beloved for its warm, spicy flavor and chewy texture. This recipe for Honey and Molasses Gingersnaps takes the traditional gingersnap to a whole new level by adding sweetness and depth of flavor with the addition of honey and molasses. These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or just for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa on a chilly evening.

The combination of honey and molasses in this recipe creates a rich and...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 ½ tablespoons molasses
  • 2 ½ tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup turbinado sugar (such as Sugar in the Raw®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar, butter, and egg together in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses and honey and beat for 1 minute. Slowly beat in flour mixture to combine.
  • Combine turbinado sugar and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
  • Roll dough into balls using a rounded teaspoon. Roll each in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling.
  • Nutrition

    80 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 54mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg