On July 1st we celebrated National Gingersnap Day it is a day of delightful celebration and dedication to the beloved Gingersnap cookie. These gingersnaps are those cookies which cherished for their crunchy texture and spicy flavours often featuring ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and molasses. On this special day we enjoyed whether homemade or store-bought, gingersnaps are a nostalgic treat that many people look forward to enjoying on this special day!
Also, Gingersnaps are loaded with plenty of benefits, Gingersnaps are a healthier alternative to cookies since they are lower in calories. There are also the additional benefits of ginger, cinnamon, and clove whose anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties keep heart diseases at bay. Cinnamon helps to lower the amount of glucose in the bloodstream, ginger aids in digestion, and cloves prevent oral diseases and headaches.
NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY
The side name of gingersnaps is also called cookies or biscuits, however, people in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom called gingersnaps as ‘ginger nuts. Its name is only different, but all the country has almost the same recipe. People in new Zealanders prefer to have their beloved ginger biscuits with a cup of tea or other hot drinks since it is usually dry and hard to bite, even many people prefer to dip them in a hot cup of tea before having a bit. For the recipe, most people use molasses and brown sugar as sweeteners and some people also like to add maple syrup to the mix and finish with the garnishing process with seeds and which makes these cookies more even delectable.
It is believed that for the first time, it was originated in maritime southeast Asia and also used for the first by the Austronesian population. After that they made realized that ginger elevates the taste of foods and began to export it throughout the Indo-Pacific borders during the Austronesian expansion, reaching as far as Hawaii.
| 500 B.C. (Ginger as Medicine) | Ginger is used as medicine in Ancient China and India. |
| Mid-18th Century (Ginger Beer) | Ginger beer originates in Yorkshire, England. |
| 1851 (Ginger Ale) | The first ginger ale is made in Ireland. |
| 1926 (Birth of Gingersnaps) | The first gingersnaps are made by monks in Germany. |
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Classic Gingersnap Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Extra granulated sugar, for rolling
How to make:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly browned.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Ginger has many names- Ginger is also known as ‘gyin’ and ‘khing.’
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Top producer- India produces 30% of the world’s ginger.
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Ginger as medicinal properties- Ginger can be used to treat nausea, stomachache, and other illnesses.
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It is an herb- Ginger might look like a root but it’s actually an herb.
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Ginger grows in warm climates- Warm climates and the tropics are conducive to the growth of ginger.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoy baking and eating these classic Gingersnap cookies on National Gingersnap Day! These cookies, with their perfect blend of spices, offer a delightful crunch and a warm, comforting flavour that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re sharing them with friends and family or savouring them on your own, they’re sure to be a hit.
FAQs
What are the health benefits of Gingersnap cookies?
Gingersnap cookies contain ginger, known for its anti-inflammatory properties and aiding digestion, offering potential health benefits when consumed in moderation alongside a balanced diet.
When I am on diet can I have gingersnap?
Yes, you can have to gingersnap during your diet but in moderated amounts because it the tasty but high in sugar and fat.
What are gingersnap cookies made of?
Gingersnap cookies are typically made of flour, sugar, butter or shortening, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and sometimes nutmeg.
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