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Ginger Snap Cookies
Ingredients: Yield 45 cookies
2 cups AP flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup salted butter
¼ cup lard
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
¼ dark molasses
*Cinnamon sugar to finish
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350F convection bake.
Sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl
In an upright mixer with the paddle attachment, whip together butter and lard until fluffy. Turn the speed to low and blend in sugar.
Add egg and molasses, then mix on medium speed until incorporated.
Add in half the flour mixture and mix slowly until blended. Add the remaining flour and mix on medium-low.
Roll the dough into balls approximately 2cm in diameter. Coat the balls in a mixture of white sugar and cinnamon, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 350F convection bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies have begun to form cracks across the surface.
Remove the wire rack for cooling.
Best Appliances for Baking Cookies
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Why your oven choice matters
If you bake cookies often (whether for holiday shares, weekend treat-runs or serious cookie-baking sessions), the right appliance makes a difference. Look for:
Even heating and stable temperature, so the cookies bake uniformly, and edges don’t burn while centers remain under-done.
Convection or true-convection features to ensure consistent air circulation and baking results.
Sufficient capacity so you can bake larger batches (or multiple trays) in one go.
Reliable performance and build quality so your oven hold up with frequent use.
Luckily, we offer a broad selection of ranges and wall ovens, from top brands.
Top Range Picks
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KitchenAid 36″ Single Oven Dual Fuel Range (Model K FDC506J CNF)
This dual fuel range uses a gas cooktop + electric oven combination, which is ideal if you want precision for stovetop work and excellent baking performance in the oven. The key baking-friendly features: “Even-Heat™ True Convection helps you achieve more consistent baking and roasting.”
Why it’s great for cookies:
Electric oven provides even, predictable heat (important for cookies).
True convection means better airflow so trays on different racks bake evenly.
Large size (36″) gives room for multiple cookie sheets at once.
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KitchenAid 30″ Single Oven Gas Range (Model K SGB900E CNF)
If you prefer something a bit smaller (30″ width) and simpler, this gas range is a strong choice. It features a “Baking Drawer” that allows for separate compartment baking at a different temperature.
Why it works for cookies:
The dedicated baking drawer means you can bake cookies in one compartment while something else bakes at the same time above or below.
Even-Heat™ True Convection ensures consistency across the main oven cavity.
Tip: When using any range for cookies, pre-heat fully, let the oven stabilize, and consider rotating cookie sheets (front-to-back and rack-to-rack) if your oven has hot spots.
Explore the KitchenAid Double Oven Dual Fuel RangeTop Wall Oven Picks
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Bertazzoni 30″ Single Wall Oven with Convection (Model PROF30FSEXT)
This built-in oven features “dual diagonal convection fans, providing best-in-class even heat throughout the extra-large 4.1 cu ft single wall oven cavity.” trailappliances.com
Why it’s excellent for cookies:
Dual fans = superior air circulation → better bake across multiple trays.
Large capacity gives you room for favor-batches or heavy seasonal use.
Built-in format means your cookie-baking station can stay sleek and separate from your cooktop.
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Frigidaire Gallery 30″ Double Wall Oven with Convection (Model GCWM3067AF)
For serious cookie-bakers who want flexibility, this double wall oven is a fantastic choice. It supports two full oven cavities, so you can bake one tray at one temperature and another tray (or different batch) at another. “You can cook more at once with extra large, 5.3 cu ft capacity oven.” trailappliances.com
Why it’s ideal:
Double oven means you can stagger baking (e.g., one batch while prepping the next).
Convection ensures both ovens perform evenly.
Great for large-volume cookie baking (holiday gifts, fundraisers, etc).
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Buying Tips & What to Prioritize
When choosing the right appliance for cookies (and general baking), keep these essentials in mind:
Convection vs traditional bake: Convection (especially “true” or “dual” convection) helps distribute heat evenly rather than relying on radiant heat from one element.
Capacity and rack space: If you bake large batches, go for full-size 30″ or 36″, larger cubic-ft capacity, and multiple rack levels.
Temperature stability: Ovens that heat quickly, maintain stable temp and avoid large fluctuations help achieve consistent cookie texture and colour.
Dedicated baking zone or drawer (as in the KitchenAid range) can add flexibility for separate dishes/trays.
Ease of cleanup & reliability: Baking cookies produces crumbs, spills, sugar drips — an oven with self-clean, quality door seal, and good build is a plus.
Placement & ergonomics: Wall ovens free up floor space and allow comfortable access (important during heavy bake days). Ranges combine cooktop + oven which is more traditional.