Gingersnaps: Do You Like Them Soft or Snappy?

This chilly time of year, we always have a batch of gingersnaps in our cookie jar, or at the very least, ready to bake in our freezer! They're the absolute best for munching alongside an afternoon cup of coffee, and not so sugary that we feel like we're ruining our dinner. Which kind do you like best: soft, chewy, or snappy?

To each his or her own, we say! Still, we feel that if they're going to be called gingersnaps they need to have at least a little bit of crunch. We personally favor versions that are crispy on the edges and delightfully chewy in the middle, like this recipe for Fall Gingersnaps.

Then again the "snap" in the name could also refer to the spicy ginger that perks up our taste buds and makes us feel wonderfully warm. In this case, chewy cookies definitely have their place in the pantheon of gingersnaps!

What do you say?

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Comments (30)

Thin and crisp. mmmm

I normally prefer crispy as well, but sometimes a good chewy one is a nice changeup. They definitely need to nice and spicy, though.

Snappy! One of my favorites! I will be making dough for a batch tonight actually!

Crispy! As the name implies .. . . Ginger"snap"!

I like them snappy. Cut some butter from the recipe and double the molasses-- and grate a TON of fresh ginger. Sometimes I add diced ginger to them too!

I like them nice and soft. For me, the 'snap' comes from the bite of the ginger, not the crunch of the cookie!

i second yespositively - LOTS of fresh ginger!

crispy edges, bendy middle!

Yes, either way add lots of freshly grated ginger!

I'd rather not have any, thanks.

Chewy, but I seem to be in the minority.

Both, but my favorite recipe is in Big Fat Cookies by Eleanor Klivans, called Super-Sized Ginger Chewies. They are to die for.

http://www.amazon.com/Big-Fat-Cookies-Elinor-Klivans/dp/0811842169/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260291117&sr=8-1

(That cookbook has only failed me where the chocolate chip cookies are concerned, and since there are so many chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, I'm willing to forgive that small shortcoming. Everything else I've made has turned out fabulously.)

I also like mine a little chewy, and have the "snap" refer to the spiciness (secret: black pepper).

Thanks for using my photo!

Chewy and soft! MMMMMMMM!!!!

SNAPPY! Here is my recipe:
http://sprinklewithsalt.blogspot.com/2009/12/junebugs-gingersnaps.html

Soft and chewy with lots of ginger.

Chewy, with a HUGE glass of milk for dunking.

And since there is no chocolate in them, I maintain they are too a healthy breakfast food on Christmas Day.

CHEWY, only I can't make them because I'll eat the whole batch in one day. Probably my most favorite cookie EVER. I like to roll the dough balls in coarse sanding sugar instead of regular. Pretty and a nice textural contrast.

I use an old Betty Crocker recipe that makes them chewy. I like them best that way.

BOTH! I'd take a ginger snap (with or without the requisite snap) any day. Yum.

definetly thin and crispy, makes for better dipping and munching :b yum

Totally chewy every time for me. The same way I like my sugar cookies.

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I like them both ways!

Yes, really, must I choose!?

Snappy, but dipped in a mug of hot tea. Deeee-licious!!

I say give me ALL of your ginger biscuits, right now please!

When it comes to ginger biscuits, I am pretty fond of the crispy ones, thin or thick (if you go to the UK, try Ginger Nuts biscuits - yum), but chewy is just as good really. Dip them in plain chocolate, and then I'm *really* happy!

Chewy! But chewy is the way my cookie crumbles in general. This is my favorite recipe, although I confess that I so love these cookies I've never bothered to try another: http://www.gingerpeople.com/Worlds-Best-chewy-ginger-snaps

I like 'em every which way! As long as they're super duper gingery.

I like 'em chewy, but I like the flavor to be nice and snappy. Mmm, now I want to make some!!