Perfect Gingersnaps: A Classic, Chewy, Spiced Cookie Recipe

Perfect Gingersnaps: A Classic, Chewy, Spiced Cookie Recipe

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The best homemade gingersnaps: chewy, spicy, crisp-edged cookies made with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Easy, make-ahead, and perfect for gifting.

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Cooking tools:

  • Stand mixer
  • Kitchen scale
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen timer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter ((at room temperature))
  • 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg ((at room temperature))
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar ((for rolling the cookies))

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