Soft Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe

How Can I Keep Ginger Snaps Soft?

The best way to keep these ginger snaps soft is to make sure to store them properly. You want to keep the cookies in an airtight container. This will keep the cookies from getting stale. Also, when you are baking the cookies, make sure not to over bake them. Overbaking cookies is the most common reason why cookies do not stay soft.

Do Gingersnap Cookies with Butter Have to Be Stored in the Refrigerator?

When you are storing these cookies you want to store them at room temperature in an airtight container. You can use a container with a lid or use a freezer bag to keep the cookies from getting stale.

Ingredients for Ginger Snaps

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Servings: 30

Soft Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

 

The best Ginger Snap Cookies are from this simple soft cookie recipe. The perfect combination of ginger and spices makes the flavor pop, but the soft texture is what makes you go back for more. Add this cookie recipe to your holiday cookie swap this year.

Ingredients

• 3/4 C unsalted butter softened
• 1 C sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 C molasses
• 2 1/4 C flour
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 C sugar for coating

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Move oven rack to the center of the oven
3. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
4. Using the electric mixer, set on low, add the butter and 1 cup of sugar. Beat until the butter is creamed and fluffy.
5. Add the egg and molasses to the mixture in the bowl. Continue to mix until completely combined.
6. In a separate bowl (medium) add together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are blended.
7. Slowly add some of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
8. With your hands make dough into balls about 1 inch in size. Roll the dough balls in the sugar.
9. Place the dough balls onto the parchment lined cookie sheets.
10. Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes.
12. Transfer the cookies to the wire rack to cool completely.
13. Store extra cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Soft Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 60mg3%

Potassium 56mg2%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 150IU3%

Calcium 10mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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