- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3⁄4 cup shortening
- 1⁄4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1⁄4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
Bring a taste of nostalgia to your kitchen with these classic Gingersnaps. Created by the Betty Crocker Kitchens, these cookies bake up crisp on the outside and are filled with cozy flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses. While gingersnaps and soft molasses cookies are often confused because they share similar ingredients, their key difference is texture: gingersnaps have a crisp texture and satisfying “snap” when broken, while molasses cookies are soft and chewy. A dip in granulated sugar before baking gives them their signature crackly tops and extra crunch. Whether you’re baking a batch for Christmas cookie exchanges, pairing them with your morning coffee, or serving them alongside ice cream, these homemade Gingersnaps are a timeless treat you’ll want to make all year long.