Gingerdoodle Cookies: The Best Festive Treat You’ll Love to Bake
Gingerdoodle Cookies combine the warmth of ginger with the sweetness of a snickerdoodle, creating the perfect holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a spicier cookie, add more ginger or even a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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