These crispy, spiced cookies are packed with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, making them perfect for teatime or holiday treats!
Ingredients:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
Preheat Oven & Prep Baking Sheets
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a separate large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in egg and molasses until smooth.
Combine & Chill Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (optional but helps with rolling).
Shape & Roll
Scoop out dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place on prepared baking sheets, spaced apart.
Bake
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are crisp but the centers are still soft.
Cool & Enjoy
Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
Enjoy these crispy, spiced Irish ginger snaps with tea or coffee! ☕🍪