Name: Chewy Gingersnap Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 48
Cuisine: Cookies
Ingredients: ½ c. unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 c. vegetable shortening; 1 c. brown sugar, packed; 1 c. granulated sugar, divided; ½ c. molasses; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 4½ c. all-purpose flour; 2 T. ground ginger; 2 t. baking soda; 2 t. ground cinnamon; 1 t. ground cloves; ½ t. salt

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Chewy Gingersnap Cookies are perfect Christmas cookies combining the amazing aroma of cinnamon and cloves with the warm, smoky sweetness of molasses.

These cookies are known for their soft and chewy texture, warm spices and crispy edges.

Be sure to check out the rest of our easy cookies recipes, too!

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Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering, a cozy night in, or just because, these cookies are sure to delight your taste buds and fill your home with the comforting scents of the season.

They are delicious all year round but are a personal holiday favorite!

Plus they naturally have less calories than many other cookies, as well as other health benefits.

This cookie recipe takes 20 minutes to prep and bakes in just 8-11 minutes. You’ll need an additional hour for chilling the dough as well.

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Makes 4 dozen cookies.

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Ingredients:

½ c. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. granulated sugar, divided
½ c. molasses
2 large eggs, room temperature
4½ c. all-purpose flour
2 T. ground ginger
2 t. baking soda
2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground cloves
½ t. salt

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Gingersnap Cookie Directions:

Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl with a hand-held mixer.

Mix in the molasses, and then add the eggs and mix to combine.

In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and spices. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Transfer the dough to the refrigerator and chill for one hour.

While the dough is chilling, place top oven rack in center position and pre-heat oven to 375°F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat and set aside.

Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1-inch balls. Roll balls of dough in remaining ½ cup granulated sugar until coated.

Place balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each ball. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 8 – 11 minutes or until cookies are nicely browned and cooked through.

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Remove cookies from oven and cool on wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

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Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

Yield: 48

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Chewy Gingersnap Cookies are delicious all year round but are a personal holiday favorite!

Ingredients

½ c. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. granulated sugar, divided
½ c. molasses
2 large eggs, room temperature
4½ c. all-purpose flour
2 T. ground ginger
2 t. baking soda
2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground cloves
½ t. salt

Instructions

Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl with a hand-held mixer.
Mix in the molasses, and then add the eggs and mix to combine.
In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and spices. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Transfer the dough to the refrigerator and chill for one hour.
While the dough is chilling, place top oven rack in center position and pre-heat oven to 375°F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat and set aside.
Remove dough from refrigerator and form into 1-inch balls. Roll balls of dough in remaining ½ cup granulated sugar until coated.
Place balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each ball. Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 8 - 11 minutes or until cookies are nicely browned and cooked through.
Remove cookies from oven and cool on wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 48 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 143Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g

Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.