Soft Batch Gingersnap Cookies

These soft batch gingersnap cookies were created because everyone should be able to have the perfect cookie — perfectly spiced, but with a soft, chewy texture. Yes, I love gingersnaps, but I want them to be a little less, well, snappy. I wanted the same gingery goodness wrapped in a soft batch cookie. Not to much to ask, right?

Just yesterday our family was enjoying lunch around the table. We were reminiscing about our families and how my husband and I grew up on store-bought or ready-to-bake cookies. We were telling the kids about the prepared refrigerated cookie dough (they never see that in our fridge, so they were completely confused.) Their inquisitive looks finally burst into a question, “Were the cookies good?” My husband quickly answered with a, “The store bought dough is not like your mom’s homemade cookies! Hers are waaaaay better!”

And it’s not just about “my homemade cookies.” It’s about your homemade cookies too! Once your family gets a taste of homemade cookies every month or two, they won’t even bother heading down the cookie aisle…unless it’s for a package of Oreos. Everyone loves store-bought Oreos. ;0)

Oh, and I almost forgot to tell you! I’ve included a homemade lemon glaze you can add to these cookies if you want to fancy them up a smudge or two. It adds just the perfect dash of citrus to these cookies! And makes them look all prettied up for the holidays! Cookie exchange anyone?

When I started baking cookies I had no idea how simple they were to make! I couldn’t help falling in love with all the variety of cookies I could make! Snowball cookies are a hit at Christmas. Cake mix cookies are perfect when I’m pinched for time. Gluten-free peanut butter sandwich cookies are perfect for guests with special diets. You can find a homemade cookie for almost any occasion!

Enjoy these soft batch gingersnap cookies in just minutes. Take it a step further and dip them in some luxurious, but crazy-easy cappuccino mousse! You’ll see these gorgeous cookies all in that recipe because soft batch ginger snap cookies and cappuccino mousse belong together! Print out the recipe below!

Soft Batch Gingersnap Cookies

The same gingersnap flavor you love all wrapped into a soft batch cookie! Enjoy these perfectly spiced soft batch gingersnap cookies anytime you desire to have the perfect cookie! Don't forget! You can add the homemade lemon glaze on top for a perfectly pretty finish!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups unbleached flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cups milk flavored molasses

Lemon Glaze

• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice or water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together first five ingredients.
3. In a large bowl or mixer beat sugar and oil about 2 minutes, then add egg and molasses.
4. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Add a couple more tablespoons of flour if needed.
5. Form cookie by making a ball using about 1 heaping Tablespoon of dough each. Place each cookie about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
6. Bake until cookie is golden brown around edges and cracked on top, about 12 minutes.
7. Let cool and serve or drizzle with lemon icing.

Lemon Glaze

1. Mix all ingredients and beat till smooth about 1 minute.
2. Top cookies with lemon glaze.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g