Putting up the Christmas tree has always been one of my absolute favourite things to do. While the tree isn’t real, it still gives all the fantastic warm fuzzies one can hope for. The coloured LED lights put it over the top!
My daughter hangs the decorations and it’s a go! Thanks to the joy of the season, I also make sure to bake up a storm! These Soft Gingersnap Cookies with Molasses are perfect for all those holiday moments to come!
Soft Gingersnap Cookies with Molasses
What I love best about these cookies is how easy they are to make. Plus, they make for a perfect opportunity for the kids to help in the kitchen!
One of the highlights of this recipe is that it uses real molasses. You can’t beat that thick and creamy goodness that puts this dessert over the top!
You can get these cookies in the oven in under 15 minutes. Add to that a cooking time of 10 minutes and you have delicious goodies ready to eat in under 30 minutes!
These are also a treat that you can put in the freezer to preserve it longer. Simply take out the frozen cookies and let them thaw on a plate!
Soft Gingersnap Cookies
These Gingersnap Cookies are the perfect combination of soft and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup cinnamon/sugar mixture
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a large bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream the shortening. Mix in sugar, egg and molasses.
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Combine the mixtures to form a soft dough.
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Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.
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Bake for roughly 8-10 minutes until the tops are cracking.
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Try these Whipped Shortbread Cookies! They are a classic favourite!
LisaM says
My dad and my son both love ginger cookies. Usually they are hard and crunchy – these will be a nice change!
kristen visser says
These are one of my favorites! my sister in law makes them along with her delicious pumpkin spice cookies my goodness. I am not much of a baker but i should attempt this at some point 🙂
Treen Goodwin says
These looks delish , thanks for sharing the recipe , i will def be trying them out 🙂
Lynda Cook says
I love gingersnap cookies but lately I can not eat them because they are to hard for my teeth, but these ones say soft, I am in love once again and I am going to have to make these yum yum!!!
kathy downey says
I can’t wait to try these they do look delicious
Rhonda says
I will be making these…Thankyou.
HEIDI C. says
My kids love gingerbread cookies. I am definitely going to try your recipe.
Stephanie LaPlante says
These cookies sound absolutely delicious. I’m adding them to my holiday baking list.
kathy downey says
These will be perfect for the Season !
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
I love ginger cookies and soft is even better, thanks so much for sharing. Just going to pop over and check out the Whipped Shortbread now 🙂
jan says
Mine never end up looking quite that good.
Caryn Coates says
They look delicious and something my family would really enjoy
Calvin F. says
Hmm these make a nice treat.
courtney hennagir says
My son was just asking me about making gingersnaps and these look amazing! I am a sucker for a soft cookie.
Tiff Cho says
looks yummy!
kathy downey says
Make those Ginger cookies and they were delicious for breakfast with a cup of hot Tea…don’t tell the kids lol
Tammy Dalley says
Oh yum we love gingersnaps cookies! I bookmarked to try these thanks for sharing
Linda H says
My family prefers the soft gingerbread cookie as opposed to the hard ones or gingersnaps.
Wanda Tracey says
I can’t wait to make some ginger snap cookies.They are my favorites for the holidays and this looks like a delicious recipe to try.
Rhonda says
Can I use whole wheat flour? How much cinnamon do you mix in with the sugar? Thankyou. I am going to make these!
Kristen says
Hi Rhonda …Sorry for my late reply!!!!! I think you could definitely use whole wheat flour. Also, I would go with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon!!!!