Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
Cyd ConverseUse this gluten free ginger snaps recipe to make cookies that are delicious, crispy, spicy and sweet!
Don't you just love ginger?
Warm and aromatic, it tastes great in everything from piquant Asian dishes to delicious desserts. But we think the sweet treat that best captures the wonderful flavor of this versatile spice is the ginger snap cookie!
And the great news is that following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun - this easy recipe will help you create the most crispy and mouthwatering gluten free ginger snaps using two totally gluten-free flours - garbanzo (or chickpea) flour and sorghum.
Want a boost of gingery flavor?
This recipe gets all of its gingery goodness from ground ginger, but you can really amp up the flavor by adding some chopped stem ginger or crystallized ginger before baking!
What's the difference between stem ginger and crystallized ginger?
Stem ginger is pieces of ginger that have been preserved in a sweet syrup. Crystallized ginger is almost the same, but instead of being kept in the syrup, the pieces of ginger are then dried and rolled in a sugar coating.
Stem ginger is a bit softer than crystallized ginger which - thanks to the sugar - has a slightly gritty texture, but either would work well in the cookies.
But we love crystallized ginger because it tastes so good when you eat a little all by itself!
Safely storing your gluten free ginger snaps
As you'll know, ginger has a strong flavor and aroma, which spread easily to other foods it's stored with. For that reason, you shouldn't store these ginger snaps with other cookies, as they will all end up tasting of ginger! Instead, make sure they are stored alone.
To make sure they retain their snappy, crispy texture, be sure to cool them thoroughly before putting them in a container, or the condensation will cause them to soften up.
Gluten Free Ginger Snaps
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, at room temperature or dairy-free Spectrum organic vegetable shortening at room temperature
- 3/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1/4 cup Unsulfured Molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Garbanzo Bean Flour
- 1 cup Sorghum Flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Gluten Free Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar, to roll dough balls in prior to baking
Directions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl, using an electric mixer or stand mixer.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together the flours, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients together until they form a smooth, thick batter.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dough for around an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F / 176 C whilst you shape the cookie dough.
- Use a spring-loaded 1-tablespoon-size ice cream scoop to shape the cookies, which will give a uniform shape. Alternatively you can scoop the dough with a tablespoon and roll it into balls.
- Next, roll each ball in the granulated sugar and set them on the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, keeping a close eye and being careful not to overcook them. They should look cracked on the surface when done, with a slightly soft center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for around 5 minutes and then place on a cooling rack using a spatula.
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- Author:
- Cyd Converse
- Source:
- The Spruce Eats
- Cooking Method:
- Baking
- Cuisine:
- Gluten Free
- Category:
- Gluten Free Desserts
- Tags:
- Gluten Free Desserts, Gluten Free Baking, Gluten Free, Baking, Cookies, Ginger, Desserts
- Related Recipes:
- Gluten Free Dessert Recipes, Gluten Free Baking Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Baking Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Ginger Recipes, Dessert Recipes
- Recipe Yields:
- 30 servings
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Published:
Author: Cyd Converse
Source: The Spruce Eats
Recipe Yields: 30 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 80 minutes
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