Crunchy, Spicy Gingersnap Cookies (2024)

While my hands-down, favorite cookie is a gooey chocolate chip cookie I occasionally crave a spicy ginger snaps cookie orthis molasses cookie. This old-fashioned gingersnap cookie is a winner. It's easy to make and will be a favorite in your recipe rotation.

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Gingersnaps Cookies

In the U.S., gingersnaps are usually drop cookies with lots of cracks on the surface. That's exactly how I like them. Those found in other countriesmay be thinner and sliced. TheLebkuchen, a traditional German cookie, and the pepparkakor, from Sweden, are often cut into festive shapes. My gingersnaps are round.

Reasons You'll Love These Gingersnap Cookies

Kids love these cookies, too. This recipe has been kid-tested and approved.

Enjoy them witha hot cup of coffee or tea, or a tall glass of milk at any time of year. In the summer, spread some vanilla ice cream between two gingersnap cookies for a sweet and spicy ice cream sandwich. You can even crushginger snapsand use them for a cheesecake crust.

Pro Tips for Perfect Gingersnap Cookies

How do I make my gingersnaps the same size?

Keep your cookies the same size for even cooking. Roll the dough into balls 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches in size.

Use a cookie scoopto keep your cookies uniform in size.

Ginger Snaps Ready for the Oven

What do I do if my cookies run together?

If your cookies touch while baking you can gently separate them with a spatula or butter knife when they first come out of the oven.

Work fast before they set up.

Yummy Ginger Snaps

How long do I bake my gingersnaps?

Oven temperatures differ. Start with baking for 10-12 minutes until browned and the centers are set. This timing gives me cookies with a crunchy outside and tender inside.

If you want your cookies extra crunchy, cook them a couple of minutes longer.