Old fashioned gingersnap cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. Made with traditional ingredients like molasses and ginger, old fashioned gingersnap cookies are a true taste of the past.
Growing up I remember my great-grandma having all sorts of goodies in her house and one of her favorites was gingersnap cookies especially around the holidays.
With that being said, these old fashioned gingersnap cookies are the holiday cookie missing from your cookie tray.
These Gingersnap cookies have a crispy edge but a soft and chewy center with the perfect amount of spices.
Check out our other Christmas Cookie Recipes too!
Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies Ingredients
You will need:
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Cloves
- Ginger
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Butter
- Margarine
- Molasses
- Eggs
- Coarse Decorating Sugars
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance can I make these?
You can make these 1-2 days in advance and store them in an airtight container to prevent them from hardening.
Can I make these to give as a gift?
Yes! These are perfect for baking as a gift for friend, family, and even neighbors. Give in a fun cookie tin. These are also perfect for bake sales and Christmas cookie exchanges.
How to Make Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies
In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the Butter, Margarine, Sugar, Eggs and Molasses, and mix together until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, add the Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Cloves, Ginger, and Cinnamon, and sift together until completely mixed.
Add to the mixing bowl, and mix until blended and a smooth dough has formed.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and line 2 cookie sheets with Parchment Paper.
Scoop the Cookie Dough with a cookie scoop, and roll into balls, and roll the balls in the coarse Decorating Sugars.
Place on the Parchment Paper lined Cookie Sheets, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Repeat until all the dough has been scooped and baked.
Remove Cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.
When cookies are cool, serve and enjoy!
How to Serve Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies
Place these festive Christmas cookies on a fun tray and serve them up alongside a cup of hot cocoa or milk. These are also perfect cookies to make for Santa on Christmas Eve!
Old Fashioned Gingersnap Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 cups of Flour
- 4 teaspoons of Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon of Salt
- 1 teaspoon of Cloves
- 1 teaspoon of Ginger
- 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon
- 2 cups of Sugar
- 1 cup of Butter
- ½ cup of Margarine
- ½ cup of Molasses
- 2 Eggs
- Coarse Decorating Sugars
Instructions
- In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, add the Butter, Margarine, Sugar, Eggs and Molasses, and mix together until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, add the Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Cloves, Ginger, and Cinnamon, and sift together until completely mixed.
- Add to the mixing bowl, and mix until blended and a smooth dough has formed.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and line 2 cookie sheets with Parchment Paper.
- Scoop the Cookie Dough with a cookie scoop, and roll into balls, and roll the balls in the coarse Decorating Sugars.
- Place on the Parchment Paper lined Cookie Sheets, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Repeat until all the dough has been scooped and baked.
- Remove Cookies to a wire rack to completely cool.
- When cookies are cool, serve and enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.