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Easy Gingersnap Cookies cooling on a wire rack, with fresh ginger and cinnamon sticks.

Easy Gingersnap Cookies

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Indulge in the ultimate Easy Gingersnap Cookies recipe! These crispy, chewy treats are ready in 30 minutes, bursting with ginger & molasses.
4.72 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 22 cookies
Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • Coarse sugar such as turbinado or demerara for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Get ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment for non-stick baking.
  • Mix it up: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Blend in molasses, egg, and vanilla.
    Ingredients for Easy Gingersnap Cookies: flour, butter, egg, sugars, molasses, spices, and vanilla.
  • Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl.
    Easy Gingersnap Cookies
  • Make the dough: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Don't overmix!
    Easy Gingersnap Cookies
  • Shape and sugar: Scoop dough into balls, roll in coarse sugar, and place on baking sheets.
    Easy Gingersnap Cookies
  • Bake to perfection: Bake for 15 minutes until edges are set. Let cool to achieve crispy goodness.
  • Store and enjoy: Keep your gingersnaps in an airtight container to maintain their snap!

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 162mgFiber: 0.5g
Keyword ginger cookies, ginger snaps, gingersnaps
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