A Feel-Good Bake with a Bite
Spelt Ginger Snap Cookies combine old-school spice with modern nutrition. They’re crisp at the edges, chewy in the centre, and loaded with warm ginger flavour. This recipe brings out the best in spelt flour – nutty, light, and easier to digest than standard wheat.
These cookies are ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for batch baking. Great for lunchboxes, tea breaks, or gifting, they’re simple, satisfying, and surprisingly addictive.
Why You’ll Love These Ginger Snaps
Spelt flour gives these cookies a rustic texture without feeling heavy. It’s a wholesome alternative that still delivers on flavour and crunch.
This is a no-fuss, single-bowl recipe that requires zero fancy tools. Just mix, roll, bake, and enjoy the warm, spicy snap of ginger in every bite.
Spelt Ginger Snap Cookies
Description
These spelt ginger snap cookies are crunchy on the outside, soft in the centre, and bursting with warm ginger and cinnamon. A healthier spin on a classic.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Cream together brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
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Add egg and golden syrup, then mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together spelt flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry mix to the wet, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Scoop dough into walnut-sized balls and roll in demerara sugar.
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Place on tray about 5 cm apart and slightly flatten each one.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden at the edges and slightly cracked.
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Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 110kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.2g8%
- Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
- Cholesterol 18mg6%
- Sodium 85mg4%
- Potassium 45mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 1.7g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Spelt flour is lighter and nuttier than regular flour, with a slight sweetness.
These cookies firm up more as they cool.
Use fresh ground spices for best flavour.
