Best 7 Oatmeal Gingersnaps Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of chewy, crispy, and aromatic oatmeal gingersnaps, a classic treat with a modern twist. These delectable cookies are a perfect blend of hearty oats, warm spices, and the irresistible zing of ginger. Our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a variety of tantalizing options to satisfy every taste preference. From the traditional rolled oat gingersnaps to the unique gluten-free and vegan variations, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Dive into the world of oatmeal gingersnaps and discover the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

OATMEAL GINGERSNAPS



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I wanted to make something a little different than the regular ol' gingersnap or gingerbread cookie. This has such a GREAT spice to it and if you like gingersnaps, you should try this! Original recipe from Taste of Home website.

Provided by Traci Coleman

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/4 c molasses
1 1/2 c flour
3/4 c oats (quick cooking)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
additional sugar for rolling

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. In mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and combine well. Add molasses and mix.
  • 2. In separate bowl, combine flour, oats, soda, ginger, and cloves.
  • 3. Slowly add dry ingredients to the sugar mixture.
  • 4. Form into balls and roll in the additional sugar.
  • 5. Place on cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Flatten with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8-10 minutes, being careful not to overbake.
  • 6. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on rack.

COOKIE JAR GINGERSNAPS



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My grandma kept two cookie jars in her pantry. One of the jars, which I now have, always had these crisp and chewy gingersnaps in it. They're still my favorite cookie recipe. My daughter, Becky, used this recipe for a 4-H fair and won a blue ribbon. -Deb Handy, Pomona, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, combine next five ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape level tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Dip one side into remaining sugar; place 2 in. apart, sugary side up, on greased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned and crinkly, 12-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGERSNAP OATMEAL



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Make and share this Gingersnap Oatmeal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hannahs_2007

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 3m

Yield 1 person, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup quaker old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon molasses
1 few shakes ground ginger
1 few shakes ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 dash vanilla extract
1 few dashes kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a small pot, heat oatmeal, skim milk, and water over medium heat. As oatmeal mixture is warming, add all the other ingredients. Stir thoroughly to combine. Let cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, and the oatmeal reaches ... y'know ... an oatmealy consistency. Serve warm.
  • Approximate Calories, Fat, Fiber, and Price Per Serving.
  • 253 calories, 3.4 g fat, 4 g fiber, $0.45.

GINGERSNAPS



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Gingersnaps are a versatile cookie, perfect for serving up as a holiday treat or indulging with morning coffee. Try our Gingersnaps cookie recipe packed full of flavors like molasses, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Don't forget to dip the dough into granulated sugar before baking for a crackly and sugary top. Can't get enough of these? Try this gingersnaps recipe year-round with a side serving of ice cream, fresh fruit or sorbet.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray, or line with cooking parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon, until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops into granulated sugar. On cookie sheets, place balls, sugared sides up, about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

DIPPED GINGERSNAPS



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I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these soft, chewy cookies. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. -Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 14-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) white baking chips
1/4 cup shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and oil. Beat in eggs. Stir in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until cookies spring back when touched lightly, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookies halfway into the melted chips or drizzle with mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GINGERSNAPS



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Friends and neighbors look for these old-time cookies on the goody trays I make for them every holiday. They're irresistible for dunking into milk, and they bring back a nostalgic spicy flavor of Christmases past. —Elizabeth Flatt, Kelso, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture, and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Bake until edges are lightly browned and tops are set and starting to crack, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GLUTEN-FREE GINGERSNAPS



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These are flat and crunchy, crispy gingersnap cookies made with oat flour.

Provided by Cameron Houser

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
¾ cup margarine
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups oat flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar and margarine together in a medium bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and molasses until well blended.
  • Combine oat flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cardamom in another bowl; stir into the molasses mixture to form a dough.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and rolls in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are slightly cracked, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 119.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal gingersnaps are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and classic appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give oatmeal gingersnaps a try!

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