These crispy, spicy, and thin Ginger Snaps Recipe are a classic Swedish Christmas dessert. They are delicious and very easy to make! Before you get started, here is what you’ll need:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)

Instructions:

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom if using. Set aside when you are done.
Grab the butter and sugar and mix together in a large bowl until light and fluffy - make sure to beat the butter as well. Once finished, add the molasses and egg, and beat until well combined.
Now, grab the flour mixture and add to the butter bowl until a dough forms. Split the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Find a baking sheet and place parchment paper on top.
Pour some flour on a surface and roll the dough until 1/8 inch thickness. Grab cookie cutters and cut your desired shapes by placing them on top of the dough.
Once you have the shapes cut out, place them on the baking sheet and cook for 8-10 minutes. Monitor the cookies and take them out once the edges are golden brown.
Take out the cookies and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before moving to a wire rack where they will cool for longer.
Once the cookies have cooled down, decorate them with icing and sprinkles if you’d like.

These traditional Swedish treats are a tasty snack during the holiday season! These cookies are often served with a warm, spiced wine, Glogg. If you’d like to make the recipe more interesting, you can add some orange zest or lemon. Have fun and be creative!