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Crispy Gingersnap Cookies - This gingersnap recipe makes the perfect crispy, crunchy, spicy cookie. Full of ginger, molasses cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Yes, black pepper!
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Crispy Gingersnap Cookies

Crispy Gingersnap Cookies - This gingersnap recipe makes the perfect crispy, crunchy, spicy cookie. Full of ginger, molasses cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper. Yes, black pepper!
Prep Time3 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time3 hours 27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 45
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Don't Sweat The Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 all-purpose flour
  • 11/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 min.
  • Add the egg yolk and molasses and blend until well combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add the flour-spice mixture and mix on medium-low speed until the dough is well blended and forms a pea-sized texture, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Pour the dough onto an unfloured work surface; gently knead until it comes together.
  • Shape into an 8-inch-long log about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and wrap in plastic.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment.
  • Unwrap the dough and use a thin, sharp knife to cut the log into 1/8-inch slices. Arrange the slices about 1 inch apart on the sheets.
  • Bake until the cookies are slightly darker brown on the bottoms and around the edges, 10 to 12 min.
  • Set the sheet on a rack to cool for 15 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a rack and let cool completely. When cool, store in airtight containers.
  • Ginger flavor intensifies with time. When stored in an airtight container, the cookies remain impressively delicious.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 50
Amount per serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g 2%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 6.4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Protein 0.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 2%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 28mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal