Description
These Old Fashioned Crunchy Gingersnap Cookies are a classic holiday treat featuring a perfect balance of warm spices, molasses, and a satisfying crunchy texture. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies bring cozy flavors and a delightful snap in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (divided)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Shortening and Sugar: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the vegetable shortening, 1 cup of granulated sugar, kosher salt, and baking soda. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even texture.
- Add Egg and Molasses: Beat in the egg until fully incorporated. Then add the molasses and mix again until the dough is uniform and smooth.
- Add Dry Spices and Flour: Mix in the flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves until completely combined to form the dough. Set the dough aside.
- Prepare Sugar-Cinnamon Coating: Combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow bowl or pie plate, mixing well for coating the cookie dough balls.
- Shape and Coat Dough Balls: Use a 1-inch ice cream scoop or spoon to form 1-inch balls of dough. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, a silicone baking mat, or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Leave 1-1/2 inches of space between each ball to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes at 375 degrees F, until they are set and have a crunchy texture.
- Cool and Store: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack using a spatula. Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Be sure to space the dough balls sufficiently to prevent them from sticking together during baking.
- Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat helps with easy cookie removal and even baking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely to achieve the perfect crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
