Homemade ginger snap cookies with real ginger

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 F, and lightly grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, oil, molasses and egg. Whisk until blended.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, combine together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, clove, ginger and salt. Whisk until blended.

Step 4

Slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture, stirring constantly until a dough is formed.

Step 5

Using your hands or two teaspoons, roll the dough into 1¼-inch balls.

Step 6

Pour the white sugar in a small bowl. Roll each dough ball individually in the sugar to fully coat the ball. Arrange dough on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the oven, and allow to bake until cookies have formed and are slightly browned on the edges, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the cookies from the oven, and place on a baking rack to cool. Serve warm individually, or place on a large platter for self-service.

Step 9

Pro-tip: Add even more ginger flavor to the cookies by using 1½ teaspoons of ground ginger, or add a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger to the dough.

Step 10

Pro-tip: Roll the dough in coarse sparkling sugar for an extra crunch on the outside.