How to Bake Gingersnap Cookies Recipe | Easy Homemade Crispy Cookies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey can provide a similar sweetness with different flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.

Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in egg and vanilla essence until combined.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until dough forms.

Shape dough into 1" balls and roll in white sugar.

Place balls on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.

Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

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