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Chewy Gingersnap Cookies stacked on a plate
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5 from 3 votes

CHEWY GINGERSNAP COOKIES

These Chewy Gingersnap Cookies are perfect if you’re in the mood for a soft and chewy cookie that has crispy edges and a nice warmth from ginger and cinnamon!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chilling1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Christmas, cookies
Keyword: chewy, soft
Servings: 32
Calories: 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter softened 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

  • Beat butter and sugar together in the bowl of a standing mixer or using a hand mixer.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and beat to combine.
  • Beat in molasses.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.
  • Mix dry ingredients into butter/sugar mixture until combined.
  • Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Scoop sections of dough and roll into balls. Roll the balls in granulated sugar and space at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until cookies are spread evenly, a crackle has formed in the top, and the cookies are beginning to brown around the bottom edges.
  • Remove from oven. Allow to cool for several minutes and then transfer to cooling rack to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg