Lara’s Tender Gingersnaps

Name: Lara's Tender Gingersnaps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1/4 cup molasses; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 cup sugar

Soft gingersnaps embody the tastes and smells of the Christmas season, but they are perfect for any fall or winter gathering. I enjoy the blend of cloves, ginger and cinnamon in this delicious cookie. —Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and butter until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well (dough will be stiff). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Shape dough into 1 in. balls. Roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 99 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Gingersnaps in Taste of Home October/November 2008

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hyedenny

Nov 25, 2018

"Tender Gingersnaps?" Someone doesn't know what the SNAP in Gingersnaps is supposed to mean.
Sharon

Feb 22, 2018

Haven't tried yet but not sure about the recipe calling for melted butter rather than softened like all other gingersnaps recipes I've seen and tried. Am going with softened and keeping fingers crossed.
kimb0

Dec 2, 2017

Oh. My. Goodness. The last batch of these is still baking in the oven, but I had to get on here and rate these wonderful cookies! Soft, chewy, and full of fabulous spicy flavor!!! I will make these again and again.
jieastcott

Jul 16, 2017

Delicious! I was out of cloves and used margarine instead of butter, but these turned out great! They didn't flatten out as much as in the picture but are a good balance of crunchy outside and soft chewy inside.
Christine

Nov 23, 2016

Absolutely delicious cookie
blanch1

Oct 1, 2016

Wonderful recipe. Kathy Biehn, do you think it was you'r baking and not the recipe. Alot of amazing reviews except yours.
mrs._white

Sep 11, 2016

These are so good!! Perfect amount of spices and crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside.
shannondobos

Sep 3, 2016

These gingersnaps are exactly what I was looking for. Perfect level of spice, and wonderful, chewy consistency. I don't like a crunchy ginger cookie, and I like a mild molasses flavor. These delivered on both chewiness and flavor balance. This is my new go-to!
Melbre

Dec 27, 2015

Made a double batch and passed them out at work, parties, and to friends. I've never had so many compliments on a baked good! Even from people who normally don't care for ginger snaps!
mthacker

Dec 15, 2015

First ginger cookie I ever made, love it!!! Yummier when warm. Thanks for sharing.