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Butterscotch Ginger Snaps Cookies have the same great old-fashioned snap and taste but with a twist to the recipe, making it perfect for the holidays.

Bring gourmet into your home kitchen without the extra costs of the bakery to make Butterscotch Ginger Snap Cookies.

Plenty Of Snap In These Festive Ginger Snaps Cookies

I’ve taken the old-fashioned Ginger Snaps recipe to the next level and created a cookie that no one has ever tasted.

Well, my family was the first taste-testers of my butterscotch ginger cookies, and I got thumbs up from all.

I know many of you might be wondering why and how on earth I’ve made Butterscotch Ginger Snaps.

Why mess around with tradition and create a new recipe?

That’s how recipes are often created because bakers test their ideas to see if they work.

Although traditional baking holds a place in my heart, I find the only way to create new recipes is to experiment.

This might mean you fail at some of your test recipes, but other times like this, they turn out magnificently.

I’ve burnt, undercooked, and ruined plenty of test recipes in my years, but it’s only given me the confidence to continue.

You learn what NOT to do in the process so you don’t repeat it. Life is about experiences, and baking is a science of joy.

Old Fashioned Butterscotch Ginger Snaps

Before we get into my Butterscotch Ginger Snaps recipe, for those unfamiliar with the Ginger Snap, think crunch.

If you’re craving a spiced cookie with a crunchy, chewy texture, this is the cookie recipe you want to make.

What are Ginger Snaps Cookies?

A ginger snap, nut, or biscuit is a globally popular biscuit-based snack food flavored with ginger.

Ginger snaps are flavored with powdered ginger and other spices, most commonly cinnamon, molasses, and nutmeg. – Wikipedia

I’ve always enjoyed experimenting with flavors, which I did with these gorgeous sugared Butterscotch Ginger Snaps.

I was initially skeptical, but it has a great taste and texture, although I had to work with the recipe to get the correct consistency for a cookie batter. 

It’s a really good snap for Ginger Snaps. (say that ten times, ha)

Ginger Snaps Cookies are easy to make, widespread worldwide, and a huge hit in our household.

Growing up in Scottland, I was fortunate enough that my mum taught me many traditional recipes in our family.

You’ll Never Gues The Secret Ingredient

The twist for my Ginger Snaps is the secret flavoring, which turned out fantastic.

Pat on the shoulder for me. 

Don’t you love a good secret when reading a recipe?

The big surprise is that you add a box of Butterscotch Jello for these Ginger Snap Cookies to the cookie batter.

It sounds different, BUT it works! Let’s get to it.

How to make Sugared Butterscotch Ginger Snaps Cookies

I remember when Mrs. CBB was visiting me in the UK and she tried Ginger Snaps for the first time.

They were not homemade Ginger Snaps rather she bought a roll of Ginger Snaps at the shop.

I’m pretty sure she bought a few more packs after that first one and even brought some home to Canada with her. – Mr.CBB

Printable Recipe Is Below

• Butterscotch Ginger Snaps Cookies
• Recipe Type: Christmas Cookies, Cookies
• Author: Nicola Don
• Prep time: 1 hour 15 mins
• Cook time: 15 mins
• Total time: 1 hour 30 mins
• Serves: 25

Making Ginger Snaps is a Snap and will satisfy the crunch you want in a cookie.

Butterscotch Ginger Snaps Cookies Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1pkg (4 serving size) butterscotch instant pudding
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon water

Making Butterscotch Ginger Snaps Cookies

Pre-heat oven to 350oF

• Beat the first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl or mixer until well blended (TIP: if you didn’t have time to get your butter to room temp, grate it, and it will mix into the ingredients without any lumps)
• Mix the remaining ingredients, except for sugar, into a bowl.
• Gradually add this to the pudding mix; once it starts to hold together into a dough, you can add a teaspoon of water to make the dough tight and manageable to roll.
• Divide it in half and roll it into two 10-inch rolls.
• Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
• After 1 hour, unwrap from the film and roll it into the granulated sugar.
• Cut dough into 1/2 inch slices and place roughly an inch apart onto nonstick baking sheets or spray lightly with cooking spray.
• Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to wire racks to cool completely.

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Yield: 25 Cookies

Festive Old-Fashioned Ginger Snaps Cookies

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Making Ginger Snaps is a Snap and will satisfy the crunch you want in a ginger Snaps cookie.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1pkg (4 serving size) Jell-O butterscotch instant pudding
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350oF
2. Beat the first five ingredients together in a large bowl or mixer until well blended (TIP: if you didn’t have time to get your butter to room temp, grate it, and it will mix into the ingredients without any lumps)
3. Mix the remaining ingredients, except for sugar, into a bowl.
4. Gradually add this to the pudding mix; once it starts to hold together into a dough, you can add a teaspoon of water to make the dough tight and manageable to roll.
5. Divide it in half and roll it into two 10-inch rolls.
6. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
7. After 1 hour, unwrap from the film and roll it into the granulated sugar.
8. Cut dough into 1/2 inch slices and place roughly an inch apart onto nonstick baking sheets or spray lightly with cooking spray
9. .Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then transfer it to wire racks to cool completely.

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A delicious and easy Butterscotch Ginger Snaps cookie to enjoy with a cup of tea or ready when the kids come in from school. 

They will snap these Butterscotch Ginger Snaps up in a snap.

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