NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY

Mmmmmm, hungry? National Gingersnap Day on July 1 is a day for celebrating a sweet and savory cookie treat containing molasses, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The combination of sweet and spicy has long been enjoyed 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 difference 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

Gingersnap's are a healthy version to a cookie 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 in treating digestion.
Cloves - Helps treat oral diseases and headaches.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GINGERSNAP DAY

To enjoy this national holiday, you could make a batch yourself and savor a sweet treat while knowing that you are getting some health benefits at the same time. But don't be stingy - make them to share! Post on social media using #NationalGingersnapDay.