Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies
Grandma's gingersnap cookies deliver a snappy edge with a tender, chewy middle, warmly spiced with ginger and cinnamon and rolled in sparkly cinnamon sugar. Dark molasses adds depth and a nostalgic, bakery-style aroma that fills the kitchen as they bake. Perfect for holiday trays, cookie swaps, or anytime you’re craving a classic spiced treat.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves60
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put cinnamon sugar in a bowl; set it aside.
- 2
Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a large bowl; stir until well combined.
- 3
Sift the mixture a second time.
- 4
Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
- 5
Gradually beat in sugar.
- 6
Add egg and molasses; beat until light and fluffy.
- 7
Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the butter mixture; stir until well combined.
- 8
Sift in the remaining flour mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
- 9
Pinch off small pieces of dough; roll them into 1-inch balls.
- 10
Roll the balls in cinnamon sugar to coat; place them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
- 12
Cool on a wire rack.
- Calories 48.76 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 11.17 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.28 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 3.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 3.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.82 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 6.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 29.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.17 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies is made with 10 ingredients and serves 60. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cinnamon Sugar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 48.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cinnamon Sugar, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 48.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies healthy?
- Grandma's Gingersnap Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 48.76 calories and 0.63 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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