Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe (2024)

Today’s Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe are moist and chewy with a delicate crumb plus they’ll make a lovely companion to your cup of coffee! Our Irish recipes are a festive twist on the classic ginger snap! These Irish cookies begin with butter, cream cheese, egg, flour, then we add the spices–ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.

Why we love Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe

We adore our Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe cookies are rolled in raw sugar before they bake for that added sparkly touch! All the little leprechauns in your family will be head-over-heels in love with our Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe!

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Ingredients in Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe

  • butter
  • neufatchel cream cheese (low-fat)
  • sugar
  • large egg
  • flour
  • sea salt, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground cinnamon
  • raw sugar, for sparkly finish

Chef Ruthie’s Baking Tips

  • Butter- I can’t emphasize enough the importance of bringing your butter and eggs to room temperature. It’s the foundation of building a creamy, smooth dough. If I have enough time before baking I will set butter out on the counter to reach room temperature.
  • – If I’m running tight on time then I will place my butter in the microwave for 5-10 seconds but BE CAREFUL not to melt it. . . at all! It’s better for the butter to be a little stiff then even a tiny bit melted. The friction of the beaters as it mixes will warm it the rest of the way; just cream/mix it a little longer, if needed, to get that creamy-smooth and fluffy consistency we are looking for.
  • Eggs- I place my eggs in a small bowl of very warm water while I’m gathering all the other ingredients and prepping to bake then when I’m ready to add them into the batter they have reached the perfect temperature!
  • – Add your eggs one at a time and cream for 2 minutes, then scape the bowl down using a rubber spatula, and add the next egg. This is the best way to be sure the eggs are incorporated evenly into the batter. Beating each egg individually is essential because eggs act as a leavener which brings the loft (height) into your baked goods.

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The perfect beverage for your cookies: Irish Coffee with Baileys and Kahlua!

A few helpful tips for baking at higher elevations

  • If you live 3,000 feet above sea level or more it is considered high elevation and may take longer to cook/bake.
  • Adjustments are needed for 5000+ feet and above:
  • Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 2 tablespoons.
  • Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons.
  • Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.
  • Check if it is done a little early.
  • This takes some trial and error to get it right for you.

Learn more HERE

Yield: 36

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Our Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe are moist and chewy with a delicate crumb plus they're a lovely companion to your cup of coffee!

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces neufatchel cream cheese (low-fat)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raw sugar, reserved

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
  3. Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add sugar; mix well. Add egg; mix until light and fluffy.
  5. Add salt, baking soda, and spices; mix well.
  6. Add flour 1 cup at a time; mix just until incorporated.
  7. Pour raw sugar into a small bowl, roll dough into small balls (I used a small cookie scoop), roll in sugar.
  8. Press with the bottom of a glass to 1/4 inch thick.
  9. Bake 8-10 minutes; until the bottoms are lightly browned but the tops are white. Don't over bake.
  10. Cool and enjoy.
  11. Store in a tightly closed container.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

36

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 85Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

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Celebrate St. Patricks Day with today’s Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe!

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Irish Ginger Snaps Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between ginger snaps and gingerbread cookies? ›

Both are spiced cookies. The main differences are that gingersnaps are typically rolled into balls, while gingerbread is rolled out and cut into shapes. Gingersnaps are also baked slightly longer, which is where they get their snappy crispiness. Gingerbread is typically a little chewier.

What ethnicity is Ginger Snap? ›

Her exact ethnicity is unknown. She might be of Indian or Middle Eastern descent, for in the Thanksgiving book, she wears a blouse similar to Indian/Middle Eastern attire.

Are ginger snaps healthier than other cookies? ›

The smaller, crispy gingersnaps are a plain, round cookie and a healthier choice when compared to other cookies because they are usually lower in calories. Ginger not only adds delicious flavor to food, but it's also full of nutrients. There are lots of different vitamins and minerals in ginger.

What country are ginger snaps from? ›

These early ginger cookies originated in Europe and came with the German, Dutch, and English settlers to America. Gingersnaps were named from the German or Middle Dutch word snappen, meaning "to seize quickly."

Why is ginger snaps so good? ›

Because it has some excellent suspense sequences and a rather high amount of blood and gore. The werewolf is really cool looking,the acting by two lead girls(Emily Perkins,Katharine Isabelle)is excellent and the direction is well-handled. "Ginger Snaps" is a pure horror film,that is to be taken seriously.

What happened to ginger in Ginger Snaps? ›

She was the older sister of Brigitte Fitzgerald. She was accidentally killed when she attacked her sister in wolf form, landing on a knife Brigitte was holding. Later, she came back as an apparition (or possible hallucination) in Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed.

Why are Ginger Snaps hard? ›

Here are several reasons why your ginger snap cookies might have turned out hard: Overbaking: Cookies can become hard if they are baked for too long. Make sure to bake these cookies for 20 minutes at 300 degrees F. Too little moisture: If you didn't add enough liquid to the dough, the cookies can become dry and hard.

Who bit ginger in Ginger Snaps? ›

The werewolf attacks the sisters, but The Hunter appears and kills it. As Ginger and Brigitte are going to their room, Ginger's nose starts to bleed, a sign that she is infected. The sisters discover the boy who bit Ginger is Wallace's son, Geoffrey.

Do ginger snaps help your stomach? ›

Ginger. Capsules of powdered ginger have been found to reduce nausea and vomiting. You could also try a cup of ginger tea, a glass of ginger ale (some people swear it works better if it's flat), a few gingersnap cookies, or a piece of ginger candy.

Can dogs have ginger snaps? ›

Dogs cannot eat ginger snaps. Feeding your dog ginger snaps can upset your dog's stomach or lead to long-term health issues.

Are ginger snap cookies good for GERD? ›

Ginger and molasses are great for reducing acid and inflammation and soothing your stomach. These cookies are a great way to enjoy something sweet without having guilty feelings or reflux effects.

Why can t you buy ginger snaps California? ›

It is based on a lawsuit in CA with regards to small amounts of lead found in the ginger. Some of the companies pulled the products in CA and do not sell them anymore. The lead is a naturally occurring element in the ground Ginger does absorb some of it. Although not nearly enough to have any affect on humans.

What happened to Nabisco ginger snaps? ›

(Reuters) - Mondelez International Inc has agreed to pay $750,000, improve its product sourcing and testing, and hire a food quality auditor after failing to warn California shoppers that its Nabisco Ginger Snaps contained excessive levels of lead.

What is another name for ginger snaps? ›

A gingersnap, ginger snap, ginger nut, or ginger biscuit is a biscuit flavored with ginger.

Does gingersnap taste like gingerbread? ›

Ginger Snaps are simply a variation of the traditional Gingerbread cookie. They're known for their crisper quality; their “snap” if you will.

What is another name for ginger snap cookies? ›

A gingersnap, ginger snap, ginger nut, or ginger biscuit is a biscuit flavored with ginger. Ginger snaps are flavored with powdered ginger and a variety of other spices, most commonly cinnamon, molasses and clove.

Is gingerbread the same as ginger? ›

The original term “gingerbread” referred to preserved ginger, which was developed into a confection made with honey and spices. Later, the term was used to refer to the French confectionery pain d'epices (spice bread) and the German Lebkuchen or Pfefferkuchen (pepperbread or pepper cake).

What is another name for gingerbread cookies? ›

Gingerbread confections are called pryaniki (sg. pryanik), derived from the Russian term for 'spices'.

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