Homemade Gingersnap Cookies Will Make Your Kitchen Smell Like Christmas (2024)

Gingersnaps have been enjoyed for centuries. In fact, the early versions of these spiced cookies were likely invented by medieval monks in Germany as early as the 13th century. The recipes were passed down through the generations and found their way to America with the early colonists. They are still enjoyed to this day, especially around the holidays.

The moment you smell the aroma of molasses, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg wafting from the oven, you know the holidays are near. These classic cookies make the perfect edible holiday gift. They're easy to roll and bake and they keep well in an airtight container. Bake up a few batches to give away to friends and family and take a batch along to your next holiday cookie exchange. The spiciness of the ginger and the richness of molasses pairs well with a warm cup of tea or coffee.Of course, during the holidays they also taste great when served with a hot mug of mulled wine.

For added flair, these gingersnap cookies can be rolled in other types of sugar besides the granulated kind. Try rolling the cookie dough in coarser demerara sugar or turbinado sugar for additional texture and sparkle to the finished cookies.