Deliciously Soft Swedish Gingersnaps
These delightful Swedish gingersnaps have been a cherished recipe in my family for over 30 years! Soft and chewy, they boast a harmonious blend of warm spices, making them the perfect treat to enjoy with a glass of milk or a steaming cup of coffee. Whether you're baking them for the holidays or a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies offer a comforting taste of tradition that will warm your heart. Each bite brings a lovely balance of sweetness and spiciness, inviting you to take another.
50
Servings
N/A
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
sugar
2 cups (Granulated)
butter
1 1/2 cups (Softened)
eggs
2 large (Beaten)
molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons
ginger
1/2 teaspoon (Ground)
clove
1 teaspoon (Ground)
allspice
1 teaspoon (Ground)
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (Ground)
salt
1 dash
baking soda
4 teaspoons
flour
4 cups (All-purpose)
additional sugar
to taste (For rolling)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs and molasses, blending well until the mixture is smooth.
4
In another bowl, whisk together the ground ginger, clove, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6
Scoop the dough and roll it into balls about the size of walnuts, then roll each ball in additional sugar to coat.
7
Arrange the coated balls on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Deliciously Soft Swedish Gingersnaps?
They are traditional, soft, and chewy spiced cookies that have been a cherished family favorite for over 30 years.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These gingersnaps are specifically known for being soft and chewy rather than crunchy.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes approximately 50 cookies.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How should the butter be prepared?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of butter that has been softened.
How much sugar is required for the dough?
The dough requires 2 cups of granulated sugar, plus additional sugar for rolling.
How many eggs are needed?
You will need 2 large eggs, which should be beaten before being added to the mixture.
What amount of molasses is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 tablespoons of molasses.
Which ground spices are in this recipe?
The spice blend includes ground ginger, ground clove, ground allspice, and ground cinnamon.
How much ground ginger is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.
How much ground clove is added?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of ground clove.
What is the amount of ground allspice?
You should use 1 teaspoon of ground allspice.
How much cinnamon is included?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much baking soda is needed?
The recipe requires 4 teaspoons of baking soda.
What type of flour is used?
The recipe specifies 4 cups of all-purpose flour.
Is salt included in the recipe?
Yes, a dash of salt is included in the dry ingredients.
How should the dough be shaped?
Scoop the dough and roll it into balls about the size of walnuts.
What do I roll the dough balls in before baking?
Each dough ball should be rolled in additional sugar to coat it completely.
How much space should be between cookies on the baking sheet?
Space the balls about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Should the cookie sheets be greased?
No, the instructions specify using ungreased cookie sheets.
How long should the gingersnaps bake?
Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they are golden brown around the edges.
What is the cooling process for these cookies?
Allow them to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Can I serve these with beverages?
Yes, they are excellent when paired with a glass of milk or a steaming cup of coffee.
Is this recipe suitable for the holidays?
Absolutely, these are described as a perfect treat for holiday baking or cozy afternoon snacks.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
When do I add the molasses?
Beat in the molasses along with the eggs after creaming the butter and sugar.
How do I mix the dry ingredients?
Whisk together the ginger, clove, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl before adding to the wet ingredients.
How long has this recipe been cherished?
This recipe has been a cherished family tradition for over 30 years.
What is the size of the dough balls?
The dough balls should be approximately the size of walnuts.