Ginger Snap Cookies

Makes 48+ Servings
This recipe is one of our favorite cookies anytime of the year. It comes from our friend Wendy who has been making them for years. The great thing about this recipe is that it makes so many cookies and is really easy to share.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (400g) sugar
  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons (20ml) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) ground ginger
  • 1⅓ cup (325ml) canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup (130g) dark molasses

FINISHING SUGAR

  • Coarse Sugar or Pearl Sugar*

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C.

In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients.   Add oil, eggs and molasses.  Mix well with a wooden spoon till combined.  Take teaspoons of batter and shape into a ball.  Roll each cookie ball in the finishing sugar and place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Bakers Note:  Finishing or Coarse Sugar is also known as Pearl Sugar.  It has a coarse, hard texture and is opaque in color.  It holds its shape and does not melt when exposed to high temperatures.

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