These gluten-free soft gingersnap cookie are soft and chewy. Such a classic Christmas cookie too! Spiced with ginger, cloves and cinnamon they will fill your kitchen with the best smell.

I have a soft spot for gingersnap cookies because my Grandma used to make buckets of them for the holidays. You could always count on Grandma having more than 1 bucket of gingersnap cookies in her freezer.

Gluten-free soft gingersnaps that are really easy to make. If you are looking for a cookie to add to your holiday, I suggest you grab the ingredients and get baking. You will love them as much as I do!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THE COOKIES:

• Gluten-Free Flour Blend
• Gluten-Free Cornstarch
• Brown Sugar
• Molasses
• Egg
• Baking Soda
• Butter (Regular or Vegan)
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Cloves

I always have a hard time stopping at just one cookie. These gluten-free soft gingersnaps are definitely a weakness for me. Soft and oh so delicious! Certainly one of my favourite Christmas cookies.

Originally posted in Nov 2014 I have taken new photos and updated the old blog post. A quick and easy chewy cookie with molasses and warm spices in it. If you are looking for a soft gingersnap cookie or the BEST soft gluten-free soft gingersnap cookie recipe-you are in the right spot.

Simple and perfect cookies for the holiday season. Although I think you can enjoy these gingersnap cookies anytime of the year. Nothing says the holidays like an old fashioned soft gingersnap cookie. Enjoy them on their own, with a cup of hot chocolate or dunk them in milk.

HOW TO MAKE THE COOKIES:

1. In a stand mixer beat the butter with the brown sugar and molasses.
2. Scrap sides of bowl to incorporate all and mix again.
3. Add the egg and beat, again scraping sides of bowl and then mixing again.
4. In a small bowl whisk the gluten-free flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt and spices.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix on low/medium speed until combined.
6. Place batter in a small bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
8. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
9. Use an ice cream scoop to drop dough onto cookie sheet allowing space for cookies to spread.
10. Roll each ball with your hands and then roll in a plate with white sugar on it.
11. Place balls on cookie sheet and bake for 9 minutes.
12. Remove and cool.

These scrumptious gluten-free gingersnap cookie are full of flavour and soft and chewy on the inside. Perfect for holiday gift giving and it is a family favourite. Soft gingersnaps are simply the best!

Consider yourself warned that these gluten-free cookies are truly amazing. I know you and your family will love them.

HERE ARE MORE CHRISTMAS COOKIES TO TRY:

• GF DF Snickerdoodles
• Hazelnut Biscotti
• GF DF Sugar Cookies
• Gingerbread Cookies
• Gluten-Free Pinwheel Cookies

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Gluten-Free Soft Gingersnaps

These gluten-free soft gingersnap cookies are soft and chewy and a classic Christmas cookie.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 9 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 19 minutes mins

Course cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 36

Equipment

• stand mixer
• measuring cups and spoons
• spatula
• parchment paper
• cookie sheets

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend
• 4 tbsp gluten free flour blend
• 2 tbsp gluten-free cornstarch
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter (regular or vegan)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• small bowl of white sugar to roll cookie dough balls in

Instructions

 

• In a stand mixer beat the butter with the brown sugar and molasses.
• Scrap sides of bowl to ensure all is mixed well.
• Add the egg and beat, again scraping the sides of bowl.
• In a small bowl whisk the gluten free flour, baking soda, salt and the spices.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix on low/medium speed until combined.
• Place batter into a small bowl and put in refrigerator for an hour.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out batter.
• Place dough on a small plate with white sugar and roll.
• Place dough ball on cookie sheet allowing room for each cookie to spread.
• Bake in oven for 9 minutes.
• Remove and cool.
• Enjoy!

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