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December 17, 2020 Desserts

Gluten Free Ginger Snaps

These gluten free ginger snaps are the crispy, spicy drop cookie you’ve been searching for! They’re fun to eat, thanks to their satisfying “snap”, and absolutely full of delicious flavors the whole family will love.

A white plate of 5 gluten free ginger snap cookies

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • That rich molasses & brown sugar flavor is enhanced by ginger, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg resulting in an absolutely delicious cookie that’s perfect year-round, but especially in the winter.
  • In addition to being gluten free, these cookies also have less sugar than other traditional cookies.
  • It’s a great make-ahead dessert for holiday parties or any time at all! Store the fully-cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. If stored properly, they’ll last 5 to 7 days.
  • The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Follow the steps below, chill the cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for an hour, then place the chilled dough in an airtight container or zipper bag. When you’re ready to bake them, let the dough sit out for 30 minutes or so, then roll in the cinnamon sugar topping and bake as instructed below.

Gluten Free Ginger Snaps Ingredients

Blackstrap Molasses – Molasses is a thick, dark, natural syrup that results from boiling cane sugar. Blackstrap molasses, specifically, comes from boiling the sugar an additional time, giving it the darkest color and boldest flavor. It has less sugar than light or dark molasses and is a little salty.

Ginger – With a slightly sweet, spicy flavor, ginger root and powdered ginger are common seasonings in Asian and Indian foods. In addition to being tasty, ginger also has a lot of health benefits. Most notably, it’s a natural remedy for stomach ailments like indigestion and nausea.

How to Make Gluten Free Ginger Snaps

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

In one bowl, mix together butter and brown sugar, then add the remaining wet ingredients and mix until combined. In another bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Bring everything together and blend until you have a smooth, gingery dough. Let the dough chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Now for the fun part! Use a cookie scoop with a release handle to portion the dough into balls. Roll the dough balls in a light coating of cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the ginger snaps at 350° and soak up the spicy, warm aroma that’s filling your kitchen now. YUM! The cookies will crack as they bake, giving them that classic ginger snap appearance.

Take them out of the oven and let them rest on the pan for 3 to 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely, then serve!

Chef’s Tips

  • When you’re measuring gluten free flour, always spoon the flour in the measuring cup and level it off.
  • The ginger snaps will puff a little in the oven, but as they cool, they’ll flatten into a crispy cookie. After you take them out of the oven, let them rest on the warm pan for 3 to 5 minutes to finish baking before you transfer them to a cooling rack.
  • These cookies are very fragrant, so be careful how you store them. Keeping them with other cookies may cause the other cookies to pick up the scent and flavor of the ginger snaps, so it’s best to store them separately.
  • Be careful not to overbake your gluten free ginger snaps. Because the dough is dark, it’s harder to gauge when they’re ready. Keep in mind they’ll continue baking on the sheet pan after you remove them from the oven, too.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Closeup of gluten free ginger snaps

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A white plate of 5 gluten free ginger snap cookies
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Gluten Free Ginger Snaps

These gluten free ginger snaps are the crispy, spicy drop cookie you've been searching for! They're fun to eat, thanks to their satisfying "snap", and absolutely full of delicious flavors the whole family will love.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Cooling Time5 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas party, gingerbread, holiday recipe
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Cheryl Malik

Equipment

  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop (optional)
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Ginger Snaps

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 
  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour  level
  • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum see Notes
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar 
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon 
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
    Brown sugar and butter in a glass mixing bowl
  • Add egg, molasses, and vanilla. Beat until combined.
    Brown sugar, butter, egg, molasses, and vanilla in a glass mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, xanthan gum (if using), ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and baking soda until combined.
    Flour, spices, salt, baking soda in a glass bowl with a whisk
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined and smooth.
    Wet and dry ingredients for gluten free ginger snaps
  • Cover bowl and chill dough for at least 1 hour. Once chilled, use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop dough into balls.
    Gluten free ginger snap dough
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl.
    Cinnamon sugar mixture in a glass mixing bowl
  • Roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place coated dough on parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Space dough balls approximately 2 inches apart, to avoid dough spreading together during baking.
    Gluten free ginger snaps on a baking sheet next to a mixing bowl of cinnamon sugar
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy on the edges. Cookies should have a cracked exterior. Let cool for 3 to 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
    Baked ginger snap cookies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Notes

  • You only need to use xanthan gum if your gluten free all-purpose flour doesn’t contain it already. Check the label!
  • Store the baked cookies in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days.
  • Baked ginger snaps can be frozen in an airtight container for 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Unbaked ginger snap dough balls can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months. When ready to bake, let the dough sit out for 30 minutes, then roll the dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture and bake as instructed.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 13g

March 24, 2020 Appetizer

Mango Habanero Wings

These mango habanero wings are to die for! Flavored with fruity mango and lime, spicy habanero, and seasoned perfectly, these wings will be a must at dinner and parties.

Habanero wings sitting on a plate.

Why These Wings Are So Good

  • These wings are made with our manago habanero sauce and are insanely flavorful. They’re fruity and spicy and amazingly seasoned.
  • These wings are surprisingly simple to make, but taste like they came from your favorite wing restaurant.
  • We love this recipe for a delicious dinner, but it’s perfect for an appetizer, too!

How To Make Mango Habanero Wings

  1. Preheat the oven to 425º F.
  2. To make the sauce, add all the sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Use 1/3 cup for the wings and store the rest in the fridge.
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then place a wire rack on top of it. Spray with cooking spray.
  4. Use paper towels to pat the wings dry. Add to a large bowl with the seasonings, mixing until well-coated.
  5. Arrange the wings with the skin facing up on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from from the oven and let cool. Add back to the bowl and coat in the mango habanero sauce.
  • Wings on a rack
  • Mango habanero wings

Top Tips For Making

  • Placing the wings on a baking sheet is important to make them crispy. Make sure to pat dry them well, too, as this will help them crisp up.
  • If you have any extra mango habanero sauce after using 1/3 cup for the wings, you can store it in a bottle or jar in the fridge for at least two months.
  • We love these plain, but they are also super delicious with a side of bleu cheese dressing.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Mango habanero wings

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Mango habanero wings on a plate
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Mango Habanero Wings

These spicy and fruity wings are the perfect easy appetizer or dinner.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, mango habanero, party food
Servings: 3
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Ingredients

Mango Habanero Sauce

  • 1 mango
  • 3 habanero peppers 2 seeded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wings

  • 9 chicken wings
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º F.
  • Make sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Use 1/3 cup for wings.
  • Make wings: Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place wire rack on top and spray with cooking spray.
  • Pat wings dry with paper towel. Add to large bowl with the seasonings. Mix until well-coated.
  • Arrange wings with skin facing up on the wire rack. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • Remove from from oven and let cool. Add back to the bowl and coat in sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 376IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

March 19, 2020 Condiment

Mango Habanero Sauce

This mango habanero sauce is the perfect complement to wings! Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is oh-so-easy and sure to please.

Jar of mango habanero sauce

Why This Sauce Is So Good

  • This sauce is so ridiculously tasty! It’s spicy, but not so hot that you can’t taste the fruity flavors of mango and lime.
  • Super easy to make, this mango habanero sauce just requires throwing a mango and some ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  • We love this sauce on wings, but it’s also delicious on tofu and even as a dip with tortilla chips.

How To Make This Recipe

  1. Peel, de-pit, and dice the mango.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in food processor. That’s it!
Ingredients in a food processor

Top Tips For Making Mango Habanero Sauce

  • For less spicy sauce, seed all of the habanero peppers or add more maple syrup.
  • If you prefer a very smooth sauce, use a blender instead of a food processor. We started ours in a food processor and moved it to the blender to get it nice and smooth.
  • This recipe will make about two small hot sauce bottles worth of sauce. If you don’t have a small bottle on hand, you can put the sauce in a mason jar or even a tupperware container.
  • Try smoked paprika. We are huge fans of the smoky scent and flavor that smoked paprika adds to dishes, and we loved the combination of it with the fruit and peppers.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Peppers

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Jar of mango habanero sauce
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5 from 2 votes

Mango Habanero Sauce

Fruity with the right amount of heat, this sauce is the perfect complement to wings.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Sauces
Keyword: mango habanero, party food, wing sauce
Servings: 12
Calories: 33kcal
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1

    mango

  • 3

    habanero peppers

    2 seeded, see notes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons

    white vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons

    lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons

    maple syrup

  • ½

    teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon

    salt

Instructions

  • Peel, de-pit, and dice mango.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth.

Notes

  • Less spicy sauce: Remove seeds from peppers or add more maple syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 7g

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