{"id":14664,"date":"2024-11-27T10:29:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=14664"},"modified":"2024-11-27T10:30:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T18:30:22","slug":"best-gingerbread-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-gingerbread-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Gingerbread Cookies, Ginger Cookies, and Ginger Snaps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best gingerbread cookies should be peppery, spiced, slightly sweet, and wonderfully crunchy. Store bought ginger cookies are a holiday treat because they pack bold, aromatic flavor. Nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, and ginger feel all warm and fuzzy when it\u2019s cold outside, so we want our gingerbread cookies to recreate that experience. The best gingerbread cookies and the best ginger snaps are all about comfort, warmth, and spice. Make us feel something, dammit! These ginger cookies did just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t think we\u2019ve ever had two ginger cookies that tasted exactly the same.\u00a0 Every brand tends to use a\u00a0 different level of spice. Some go light on the ginger, others use so much it\u2019s like they want to set your chest on fire. Then there\u2019s allspice, clove, cinnamon, brown sugar, and molasses\u2014all of which are ingredients used interchangeably in gingerbread cookies. We found this taste test to be very comforting. Snapping into a crispy, crunchy cookie that\u2019s packed with a delightful concoction of spices is the kind of experience we look forward to. The best gingerbread cookies are simple, but they bring bold flavor, too. Here are ten ginger cookies that really impressed the Sporked<\/em> team.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Biscoff Cookies<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019re probably ahead of me already. You\u2019re probably saying, \u201cAriana, Biscoff Cookies aren\u2019t ginger cookies!\u201d And listen: I agree. That\u2019s why they\u2019re sitting pretty in tenth place, okay? Biscoff cookies belong to the Speculoos family, which are commonly considered spiced gingerbread cookies\u2014but that doesn\u2019t totally check out, because ginger is a very minor ingredient at play here. Biscoff is a caramelized biscuit cookie that relies on cinnamon and nutmeg for its cozy, spiced flavor. It\u2019s warm, a little zingy, and tastes like cookie butter<\/a> reconstructed into cookie form. With a distinct, crunchy bite you can\u2019t get anywhere else, no one can deny Biscoff makes good cookies. But do these belong on a list of the best ginger cookies? Well, I think so. They\u2019re not fit for ginger lovers, but if you\u2019re searching for a cozy, gingerbread-esque cookie to match the holiday vibes and serve to a large group, you shouldn\u2019t overlook Biscoff. People love \u2018em. \u2014Ariana Losch<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8\/10<\/p>

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Sprouts Old Fashioned Ginger Flavored Snaps<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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After this taste test, I took these Sprouts old fashioned ginger flavored snaps home with me. Why? Because the spice here is aggressive<\/em>. The clove flavor is off the charts, and its intensely aromatic nature works very well with the peppery notes of ginger. Truly, these cookies are loaded with spices. Sprouts\u2019 ginger snap cookies pack a big, big flavor. They might be too much for your average cookie eater, but for me that boldness made them addictive and some of the best ginger snaps we tasted. \u2014Danny Palumbo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8.5\/10<\/p>

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Pepperidge Farm Gingerman Cookies<\/strong><\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Pepperidge Farm makes great products and that includes their gingerbread cookies. Their Gingerman cookies are light, crispy as heck, and filled with great flavor. The ginger flavor is light, but there\u2019s a deep, well-rounded sweetness here from the brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, and cane sugar listed in the ingredients. They come shaped like little men, too, so if you love dismembering human-shaped cookies you\u2019re pretending are your enemies, go with Pepperidge Farm. They pack a nuanced flavor, and they\u2019re oh-so crispy. \u2014Danny Palumbo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Spicy Ginger Flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

McVitie\u2019s Ginger Nuts the Fiery One<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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What McVitie\u2019s ginger cookies lack in structural integrity (I\u2019ll explain momentarily), they make up for in a striking, fiery ginger flavor like no other. Each cookie is so sharply spiced, it actually burns a little\u2014and when a ginger cookie can clear out my sinuses for me, I\u2019m going to fall in love with it. Texturally, these cookies have some issues: They are on the dry side, so the cookies\u2019 edges literally crumble into bits when you try to pick them up. Still, I somehow managed to dip mine in freshly brewed coffee<\/a> without making a huge mess, and the flavor transported me: I felt like I was roasting chestnuts by the fire in a cozy living room, not sitting at an office desk crowded with discarded cookie wrappers and leftover Walmart pies<\/a>. (It was a busy day.) If you thrive on bold winter spices (or simply suffer from daily congestion), these might be the best ginger cookies for you. \u2014Ariana Losch<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rating:<\/p>

8.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Ginger Snaps<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tate’s Bake Shop Gingersnap Cookies<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Tate\u2019s has two seasonal ginger snap cookies\u2014these and a gluten free option we ranked slightly above it. (It\u2019s really, really <\/em>good for a gluten free cookie<\/a>, okay?) In theory, I figured the thin, firm crispness of Tate\u2019s cookies would go hand and hand with a ginger snap, and hey, I love it when I\u2019m right. The ginger flavor is pretty bold, with the right balance of molasses, butter, and spice that you\u2019d expect from the best ginger snaps. These are seasonal, so make sure to try them while you still can! \u2014Ariana Losch<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9\/10<\/p>

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Best Surprise<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tate\u2019s Bake Shop Gluten Free Ginger Zinger Cookies<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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I gravitate towards crispy and crunchy gluten-free snacks, so Tate\u2019s Bake Shop is a huge winner for me. These gluten-free Ginger Zinger cookies have a big-time ginger flavor, and a rich, nutty, almost brown butter taste that feels wholly decadent. Crystals of sugar give them crunch and sweetness. I love the way these look, too\u2014they\u2019ve got a rustic, homemade vibe to them. They also contain eggs and are delightfully fatty. Tate\u2019s Ginger Zingers are indulgent, peppery, and fully satisfying, and could easily be the best gingerbread cookies\u2014they just fall slightly short of what we think the ideal gingerbread cookies should<\/em> be, which is a little more thin and a bit less rich. \u2014Danny Palumbo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9.5\/10<\/p>

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Best for Ginger Lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Walkers Stem Ginger Biscuits<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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They might call themselves biscuits, but these are some of the best ginger cookies money can buy. These cookies feel expensive and fancy thanks to the packaging and taste. There\u2019s tons of chewy ginger mixed into these cookies, making them the perfect gingerbread cookies for ginger lovers. This slaps you in the face with ginger flavor. Yum! \u2014Jordan Myrick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10\/10<\/p>

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Dewey’s Bakery Triple Ginger Cookies<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Dewey\u2019s Bakery makes the thinnest, crispiest ginger cookies on the market. They have a wonderful snap and they aren\u2019t hard at all. These airy cookies are some of the best ginger cookies I\u2019ve ever tasted. If you\u2019re looking for a light dessert with a great sweetness and real ginger flavor, Dewey\u2019s makes the best ginger snaps for you. \u2014Jordan Myrick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10\/10<\/p>

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Nyakers Ginger Snaps<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Nyakers Ginger Snaps are in a virtual first-place tie with Annas, but that doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re identical. Though Nyakers ginger snaps have the same pronounced ginger flavor and thin, crunchy quality as Annas, Nyakers have a delightfully rich, almost buttery flavor that kept us all coming back here at Sporked<\/em>. These cookies are so rich and luxurious, which is honestly breathtaking for ginger snaps (and why we consider them some of the best ginger snap cookies). Bite into one, then let it dissolve in your mouth so you can savor all the wonderful flavors. This was a delightful experience and a flat-out surprise. I didn\u2019t know gingerbread cookies could be so\u2026buttery. \u2014Danny Palumbo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Annas Ginger Swedish Thins<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Annas Ginger Swedish Thins took our breath away with their straightforward yet wonderful flavor. They\u2019re plain, yes, but as a result you just get that pure, spiced ginger and clove flavor that\u2019s emblematic of the Holidays. Annas cookies have less sugar than other cookies, but that\u2019s a strength. With less sugar, you really get to taste the peppery, mellow notes of the ginger. The texture is also quite crispy, and the cookies themselves are indeed thin, so the crunch factor is even higher. Annas Thins are the best gingerbread cookies because they do all the little things so well. \u2014Danny Palumbo<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Pavilions<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

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10\/10<\/p>

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Other Products We Tried<\/strong>: Nabisco Ginger Snaps, Kroger Ginger Snaps, Lofthouse Soft & Chewy Ginger Cookies, Signature Select Ginger Snaps, Belvita Gingerbread Breakfast Biscuits, ShaSha Gingersnaps, Stauffer\u2019s Ginger Snaps, Trader Joe\u2019s Triple Ginger Snaps, Great Value, Partake Ginger Snap Crunchy Cookies, Eleni’s Cookies All Natural Ginger Snappy Cookies, Jack’s Allergen Friendly Bakery Ginger Molasses Cookies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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