Grandma's Gingersnaps 🍪✨

Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with these delightful gingersnaps! This classic recipe is simple, yet bursting with warm flavors that will make your home feel cozy and inviting. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a little sweetness, these cookies are sure to bring smiles all around!

Serve them with a warm cup of tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon treat! ☕❤️

Ingredients

For the gingersnaps

• 3/4 cup margarine
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For decoration

• 1/2 cup white sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). The perfect temperature for creating golden, chewy cookies! 🔥

2. In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and fluffy. This step adds air to your mixture, making the cookies light!

3. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended. The molasses adds a deep, rich flavor that sets these gingersnaps apart.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir into the molasses mixture to form a soft dough.

🥄 Tip: The dough may be sticky; if so, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.

5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll them in the remaining sugar. This will create a lovely sparkly finish on your cookies!

6. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Keep an eye on them; they should be slightly cracked but still soft in the center.

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

🍽 Pro Tip: If you want them extra chewy, take them out of the oven just before they look fully baked; they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.

Variations

• Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough for a surprising spicy twist! 🌶️

• Chocolate Drizzle: After the cookies are cool, drizzle melted dark chocolate on top. This adds a rich flavor that pairs beautifully with the spices. 🍫

• Nutty Addition: Chop some walnuts or pecans and mix them into the dough for some crunch.

• Gluten-Free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend for a tasty gluten-free version! 🍞

Your ginger-scented gingersnaps are bound to bring warmth and comfort, just like Grandma's kitchen! Enjoy! 🎉