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Gingersnap cookie mix

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ginger cookie jar, gingersnap cookie mix, holiday cookie gift, spiced cookie mix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
A spiced jar mix with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and a little cocoa. Stir in melted butter, molasses and an egg to bake about 24 gingersnaps.

Ingredients

Dry mix for the jar

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (or 2–3 Tbsp if strong)
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder

Added when baking

  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • extra granulated sugar for rolling

Directions

  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then layer them in a quart jar with the spices and sugars.
  • To bake: heat the oven to 350°F. Whisk the melted butter, molasses, and egg together, then stir in the contents of the jar until a soft dough forms.
  • Shape into balls, roll them in granulated sugar, and bake on parchment until the edges are set and the centers look crinkled (9–11 minutes). Let cool completely.

Notes

Variations: softer cookies, add 2 Tbsp brown sugar to the wet mix; spicier, use 1 1/2 Tbsp ginger or a pinch of cayenne; festive, add 1/4 cup chopped candied ginger to the jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 35g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 6.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 24 servings from the whole mix with 3/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup molasses, 1 egg; not counted (no amount given): extra granulated sugar for rolling; brown sugar (the first choice counted), cocoa powder counted as unsweetened cocoa. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.