NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY
NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY
Mmmmmm, hungry? National Gingersnap Day on July 1 is a day for celebrating a tasty cookie treat containing molasses, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The combination of sweet and spicy has long been for generations and we're going to show you why you should celebrate National Gingersnap Day today!
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Gingersnaps have a vague, but interesting history. Written records indicate the gingersnap was invented by German monks around 1296, using the word "snappen" as the description of the delicious treat. Interestingly, there doesn't seem to be very much "gingersnap" history available again until the early 1800s, where records indicate Dutch colonists were making them regularly.
Today, around the world, gingersnaps are made in different sizes and shapes. Scandinavians tend to make gingersnaps more like a wafer, while Americans make their gingersnaps more like a standard cookie. Despite the different appearance gingersnaps have, every recipe contains the same ingredients--cinnamon, molasses, and clove.
Health Benefits of Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps are a healthier alternative to most cookies because of the ingredients they contain. Ginger, cinnamon, and clove all are considered anti-inflammatory spices. In addition, these ingredients are also known to fight heart disease. Separately, gingersnap spices each provide more specific benefits:
Cinnamon - Lowers glucose levels in the body to help fight diabetes.
Ginger - Aids with digestion.
Cloves - Helps treat oral diseases and headaches.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY
Whip up a homemade batch using traditional ingredients like molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Enjoy the warm, cozy aroma filling your kitchen!
Host a cookie swap or bake an extra tray to share with coworkers, neighbors, or friends alongside a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Find recipes of gingersnaps from around the world and bake a batch of each. Compare each country's cookie to see what the differences are.
Experiment with texture. Try making them thin and crisp like traditional Scandinavian wafers, or thick and chewy like a classic American cookie.
Snap a photo of your gingersnap cookies or share your gingersnap recipe on social media using the hashtag #NationalGingersnapDay.
NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to locate the original creator of this National Day. Until we do, sit down and enjoy a few gingersnaps with a delicious cup of tea.