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Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe (Air Fryer Recipe!)

This Ginger Snap Cookies Recipe makes two dozen holiday treats, perfect for cookie swaps and gifting. Bake them right in your air fryer!
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 24 cookies
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For Rolling:

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For Decoration:

  • melted white chocolate as needed
  • Christmas sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl combine the softened butter and sugar, beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes on medium speed.
  • Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix about 1 minute until combined.
  • Sprinkle the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt into the bowl. Mix until just combined.
  • Use a tablespoon or a small scooper to portion the dough and roll them into balls.
  • Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to a small bowl. Roll each dough ball into the sugar to coat.
  • Place the coated dough balls in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for expansion.
  • Cook the cookies in the air fryer at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until they are set and lightly browned.
  • Remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack.

Decorating

  • Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted white chocolate, letting the excess drip off.
  • Immediately sprinkle the dipped area with christmas sprinkles, if using.
  • Place the cookies on parchment paper and let the chocolate set before serving

Notes

Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Variations: You can add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
Make Ahead: The dough can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month. Just thaw before baking.
Gift Giving: Pack these cookies in festive tins or boxes for holiday gifts.
Cookie Exchange: These cookies are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.
Party Treats: Serve them at Christmas parties with a variety of other holiday cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 120cal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 52mg | Sugar: 13g | Fiber: 0.3g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg