Ginger biscuit, ginger nut or ginger snap is a globally popular biscuit based snack food, flavoured with ginger. Ginger biscuits are flavoured with powdered ginger and a variety of other spices, most commonly cinnamon, molasses and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Preparation
In the bowl with electric mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, molasses and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated. In a separate bowl whisk together the baking soda, flour, salt, & spices. Add to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. Cover and chill the batter for about 30 minutes or until firm.
[quote_box_center]Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.[/quote_box_center]Baking
Place about 1 cup (200 grams) of white granulated sugar in a medium-sized bowl. When the dough has chilled sufficiently, roll into 1 inch balls. Then roll the balls of dough into the sugar, coating them thoroughly. Place on the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart and, with the bottom of a glass, flatten the cookies slightly. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cookies feel dry and firm on top.
Tip
The longer the cookies bake, the more crisp they will be.
Cool on a wire rack.
