Soft Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks
Updated March 26, 2019
If you are finished with your holiday baking or think your holiday goodie list is complete, think again. These soft ginger cookies with white chocolate chunks are a MUST make. I have a hard time choosing a favorite holiday cookie, but if I had to choose, these might be my number one. Shhh, don’t tell the other cookies, I don’t want to hurt their feelings:)
This cookie recipe comes from my good friend and fashion diva, Kyong. She owns one of my favorite clothing boutique’s in Salt Lake City, Koo De Ker. She has amazing style and fantastic taste in food. This girl can cook and bake. When I was organizing the Utah Food Bloggers Bake Sale, she generously volunteered to donate cookies. She made these soft ginger cookies with white chocolate chunks. Of course, she packaged the cookies in cute little bags with bright yellow ribbons. I knew they would sell like hot cakes (and they did) so I bought a bag and set it aside for later. That night I opened my cookie bag and sampled the cookies. Swoon! I was in love.
These ginger cookies are the BEST ginger cookies I have ever tasted. That is saying a lot because I love my gingersnap cookie recipe. I will admit it though, these are better. I love that they are soft, a smidge chewy, strong in spices, and dotted with white chocolate chunks. The dust of sugar on the outside also makes these cookies very pretty.
I was first introduced to these special cookies in the spring and I have been waiting months and months to make them for the holidays. They are the perfect holiday cookie. I strongly suggest you preheat your oven and bake a batch of these soft gingersnap cookies today. They will make your house smell amazing and will become a favorite holiday cookie. I know they are permanently on my holiday baking list.
Soft Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chunks
- 1 cup granulated sugar-for coating cookie dough balls
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment papers or with a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Beat in the molasses, canola oil, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and spices. Mix until well combined.
- 4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until smooth. Slowly add in the flour. Next, stir in the white chocolate chunks.
- 5. Scoop the dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on lined baking sheets, about two inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes, the cookies will still be soft. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
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Maria! You are killing me girl. Not sure if you remember but I made YOUR gingersnap recipe last year and loved it so much that I had to bake it 2 more times during the season. So to prep for that, on Monday I quadrupled that recipe and made them! And now you post this?! Gah… I need to get in the kitchen now!
I LOVE my gingersnap recipe, you can’t go wrong with that recipe. I just maybe love this recipe a smidge more:) Both are really good!!!
I feel like gingersnaps are the cookie of the season this year! They’re everywhere. I like the addition of white chocolate chips- a unique touch!
Gingersnaps are not my most favorite, but if you insist, I will try them!
I love white chocolate in cookies. I will definately be adding this to my holiday baking list!
I just got really excited over this recipe. Yum!
oh maria…you’ve done it again! i’m definitely making these for our office tomorrow 🙂
I think I’m going to make these for a holiday party this weekend!
ok you’ve totally convinced me. I need to make these!
I’m sure you really love them with such a post! 😉 I must make these this weekend.
Gingersnap cookies are my favorite!! Can’t wait to make these 🙂
I am a sucker for gingersnap cookies! These look fabulous 🙂
Maria, these cookies sound great for any time of year- – I am surprised you waited to make them 🙂 xo
I didn’t wait to make them, just was extra excited to make them for the holidays:) They are the perfect holiday cookie!
I LOVE Gingersnap cookies (obviously, haha) and I LOVE white chocolate. But I never thought to put the two together?! This is definitely the ultimate ginger cookie and I will be making these very very soon. Thank you so much for posting this recipe, you have no idea how excited I am! By the way, I’m always so amazed at how gorgeous your photos are. 🙂
Thank you Lindsey!
Those look delicious! I am going to have to try out this recipe.
I’m one of those lame people that never makes ginger anything for the holidays (or ever). I’m totally going to have to make these this year, though.
If anyone could make a gingersnap cookie better, it’s you Maria! I can’t wait to try this! It’s my two favorite flavor combinations in 1 cookie! Sweet deal!
Ya know, any time I need a great cookie recipe, your blog is the first place I check. It never ceases to amaze me how many varieties you’ve come up with. And this one looks amazing!
I know, I have a cookie obsession:)
OK Maria. I’m taking your advice and making these today. I have had a sick boy at home with me for the past few days and I am woefully behind on my holiday baking. These are going to take first place on my list. I probably won’t even be able to give them away since ginger and white chocolate are my husband’s two favorite kinds of cookie. Thanks for another great recipe!
I hope you like the cookies Dana. They are one of my favorites. Sorry your boy has been sick. I hope he feels better soon!
ANother great sounding holiday cookie
I’m not a white chocolate fan but I think the combination with a spice cookie is fabulous!
Okay, I’m a huge fan of gingersnaps. I absolutely love them- yours looks awesome!
I have become undoubtedly addicted to ginger this holiday season. And I’ve always been a HUGE fan of white chocolate. So these? Are my crack.
These gingersnaps look fantastic! My family doesn’t love ginger cookies but I bet they like these.
I’m so excited you posted the recipe. I’ve been wanting more of these every since I had them at your house. They are delish.
Glad you liked them Kel!
Gah. I’ll take a box of them, please. I adore gingersnaps.
Ginger cookies are my fave. Gotta try them with the white chocolate! That sounds awesome.
wonderful! i just might make these today!
I haven’t been to Koo De Ker, but I love the look of their things. Definitely have to stop by. These cookies sound fantastic. Ginger and white chocolate make such a great couple.
Awesome flavor combo. I would kill for a few of these right now.
I just made gingerbread cake with white chocolate chips and now I’m seriously DYING for a gingersnap cookie with white chocolate chips! SO good!
Gingersnaps are one of my all time favorite cookies, especially around the holidays. Thanks so much for reminding me of this delicious treat! I’ll have to give these a shot soon. Happy holidays to you two!
I love the simplicity of this treat. These look great!
You had me at soft gingersnaps…then you added white chocolate. YUM.
a cookie with this type of texture has complete power over me. i just want to sink my teeth into it…repeatedly!
with white choc???! Count me in!
These look really good. I have a favorite recipe that I’m pretty faithful to but the white chocolate chips look amazing in these!
These cookies look fantastic. I absolutely adore soft gingersnaps, but never thought to add anything to them. Love the idea to add some white chocolate chips!
So pretty!
soft cookies like this are my favorite!! I hate gingersnips and always look for the super soft, chewy kind instead. Thanks, Maria!
How do you make delicious gingerbread cookies even better? Add white chocolate!! These cookies look insanely good.
I’ll eat the other cookies so their feelings aren’t hurt.
Ok, I thought I was done baking cookies, but these sound too good to pass up!
Gingersnaps are my favorite cookie…I love the addition of white chocolate.
How dare you, Maria? Just when I think I’m pretty much done baking, now I must make these. White chocolate is not my favorite, but I was recently surprised by liking them in something else, so I must try these. I’m looking for a perfect, soft ginger cookie!
Oh these sound so good! I haven’t made any ginger cookies this year, must try these!
I am swooning with you on how beautiful they look. I bet they taste even better!
I’m definitely a fan of soft cookies!
We love ginger cookies, but I’ve never thought to add white chocolate(or any chocolate for that matter). I’m sure these are delicious! Merry Christmas!
Why have I never thought to add white chocolate to my gingersnaps before! Brilliant! These looks so yummy
I made these tonight to give away in my Christmas trays- and they are SO good! Thanks so much for posting the recipe 🙂
I found your site via Foodgawker and I’m so glad a did!! I just made these cookies for Christmas and they are so delicious! I know people are going to love them. Thank you and thank Kyong for the wonderful recipe. Have a wonderful holiday 🙂
Thanks Amber. So glad you liked the cookies!
Um…. yum! I have to give these a try. I just made ginger snaps but I so love the addition of white chocolate. Happy Holidays Maria.
Thanks Lori! Happy Holidays!
Thanks for the great recipe! This was my first year making christmas cookies by myself and decided to try these. Of the 5 different cookies I made; these were my favorite! Going to be a holiday tradition for sure!
So glad you liked the cookies! Happy Holidays!
Just made these – absolutely LOVED the texture and the spices, but the chocolate made them a touch sweet – but otherwise great cookie
Thank you!
I found your site via Foodgawker and I’m so glad a did!! I just made these cookies for Christmas and they are so delicious! I know people are going to love them. Thank you and thank Kyong for the wonderful recipe. Have a wonderful holiday 🙂
Great recipe! I switched out the white chocolate for butterscotch chips and people loved them.
I will have to try butterscotch chips next time. Great idea.
I made these for my Christmas cookie exchange and they were the big hit! People have been asking for the recipe ever since! I’ve been craving them ever since so I’m off to make them now, thanks so much!
Glad you liked the cookies Brittney!
The cookies are packed with flavor. I was amazed they were so light. I did add orange zest. The orange just kicked it up a bit. Thanks for the recipe.
Great idea to add orange zest. Glad you liked the cookies!
Hi! these look amazing! I was wondering how many dozens does one batch make? Thanks
about 3 dozen cookies
These are awesome!! Now I just have to stop myself from eating all of them. Thanks for yet another fantastic cookie recipe:)
Just made these today! Sooooo good!
Maria, I just made these and they are incredible – thanks for posting :). Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday season and happy new year – thanks for your fantastic blog and for giving my boyfriend and I so many moments of happiness as a result of your recipes 😉
I made these last week, and they were seriously the best cookie I’ve ever eaten! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the cookies Maggie!
Made these last night and they were absolutely wonderful! Perfect baking time.
My family devoured them all between bedtime snacks last night and breakfast this morning!!
Look delicious and exactly the cookie Ive been looking for. What is the best way to store these cookies and how long do you think they can stay fresh for? Thanks!! 🙂
I keep them in an air-tight container on the counter. They will be best for 3-4 days.
Oh Mari, these cookies look like they are incredible. I’ve finally learned to like (no, love!) gingersnap cookies and I’ve been looking around for a recipe that looks just right. Your cookies look perfect!
These are delicious! A fabulous alternative to all of my chocolate cookies! Thank you!
Just made these for the second time this week — they come out so perfectly! I made a few changes to reduce the butter and sugar, and I didn’t miss either one. Love a recipe that takes well to my good-for-you adjustments. 🙂
I’ve made these twice and they’ve turned out AMAZING both times! Thanks for the great recipe.
I just made these! So yummy. I did need to chill the dough for an hour or so first, but they came out perfect! Thanks!
I just made these cookies yesterday and they are phenomenal!! I love gingersnaps, and you’ve made them even better by making them soft! They are delicious, and will definitely be making an appearance on my cookie tray this Christmas. Thanks Maria!
maria – I’m putting together a list of gingerbread recipes for my friday links.
I’d love to use a photo?
If this isn’t ok, just email me and I’ll use a link.
thanks!
I made these today and they are amazing!
I love white chocolate in cookies – your gingersnap cookies look divine!
These are literally the best cookies I’ve ever made/eaten and everyone loves them! Usually make about 6 dozen throughout the holiday season to give and away and eat – so good!
Everything about these cookies was absolute perfection. (Except for the part where I had to beat my cloves into powdery submission with a hammer because I was too cheap to buy them ground and don’t own a coffee grinder.) ANYWAY, I just wanted to thank you again for posting a phenomenal cookie recipe!!
These are wonderful! My husband couldn’t stop eating them.
Do you happen to remember how many cookies this recipe made? I think I want to do them for a cookie exchange next month.
I made these last year for a cookie exchange and for the neighbors and they were a huge hit!
Question: any tips on freezing? Should I freeze them rolled into balls, uncooked? Or bake them and then freeze? I’m 8 months pregnant so I’d like to get them done in advance.
I am from UK and our cookie recipes can never match American ones! I just made these cookies tonight and they are INCREDIBLE!! This will definitely be my go to recipe- they all turned out brilliant! 🙂
Made these this evening and they turned out perfect!! I’ll be handing these our to my neighbours 🙂
Glad you liked the cookies!
Made these this evening and they turned out perfect!! I’ll be handing these out to my neighbours 🙂
Wow! These were so great! Thankyou!!!
This recipe does not work for me. Maybe there is too much cloves? When I read it that it takes 1 1/2 cups white chocolate (a lot!), I thought that should complement the strong spices out, but the cloves were just too strong. I also cannot taste the ginger, maybe my ginger was too stale and weak? Now I have 13 cookies I don’t like and is trying to drown in coffee, and dough enough for 21 more. I am hoping that I would like it better by adding more ground ginger and fresh ginger juice.
The first time I baked this, I absolutely hated it. But I made too much cookie dough, so I froze the excess for an rainy day, because you know that on rainy days, even bad cookies are comforting.
Well, it rained, and I baked. Wouldn’t you know, these cookies turned out great. The secret is, follow the recipe exactly and bake for only 10 minutes. The dried cranberries I could not resist adding made it even more chewy and soft. The months in the freezer also gave the cookies a caramel taste and enhanced the chew. This is going to be a staple in my house, Christmas or not.
These cookies are divine!!! I don’t think I’ve made such a great batch of cookies before!
Can’t wait to make these. What size should the dough balls be? 1 tablespoon or bigger? I would imagine this would affect the baking time…
thank you!!
I usually do a little bigger than a tablespoon. If you want bigger cookies, you can bake for longer. Just watch them!
Can you make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight then bake in the am? Is there any adjustment time needed? I think I also read that refrigerated dough makes cookies fluffy. Do you know if that’s true?
I have made these every Christmas for years now. Everyone always loves them and wants the recipe. They are my favorite Christmas cookie and I now that I’m GF, I make them with GF flour blend and they still turn out awesome.
These are delicious! I was looking for a ginger cookie recipe to use up my molasses and happened to have white chocolate chips on my shelf. I highly recommend baking these cookies, any time of year!
seems like an oxymoron….a ‘snap’ cookie but is also soft?
How many cookies does 1 batch make? Assuming you make the cookies a rounded tablespoon size?
Love the gingerbread flavor of these soft cookies. The house smells warm and inviting and I am now ready for the holiday!!! The recipe as is made 51 tablespoon size drop cookies! Happy Holiday!!!
These are thee best cookies. My MIL who doesn’t like dessert, let alone like to eat much at all, came back for seconds. My husband loves them; my children love them. Make them!
These are my favorite cookies ever!
This is THEE BEST COOKIE. Hands down. Soft, lovely spiced, ginger cookie. Mwah! Thank you, Two Peas & Their Pod! Every year people rave. I don’t like sharing the recipe, though, because I alone want to provide this deliciousness!
Yay! So happy you love them!
My favorite, batch number 3 being made in just as many weeks!
Yay!