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Gingerbread Snickerdoodles – a classic cookie gets a holiday makeover!

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My Husband’s favorite cookies (aside from chocolate chip) are Snickerdoodles. Probably because he also loves sugar cookies. The cinnamon sugar coating of Snickerdoodles is his favorite part. But he is not a fan of gingerbread! He doesn’t like the smell or the taste of it.

Yet I decided to make Gingerbread Snickerdoodles. Just a little makeover of the classic. Maybe just my attempt to show him that gingerbread is delicious? 🙂 Especially deceivingly dressed up as his favorite cookie. 🙂

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I happen to love gingerbread! There is no holiday baking with out making gingerbread in some form of a cake or cookies. I love love molasses and the deep flavor and sweetness it adds to these cookies. These Chewy Molasses cookies from last year are still one of my favorite!

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Gingerbread Snickerdoodles
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
9 mins
Total Time
34 mins
 
Classic Snickerdoodle cookie gets a holiday makeover with gingerbread flavors.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread snickerdoodles, snickerdoodles cookies
Servings: 3 dozen cookies
Calories: 954 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 1/2 c unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1/4 c molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves or nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar for rolling
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Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds.
  2. Add both sugars and cream until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add molasses, egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, soda, cornstarch and spices.
  5. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. The batter will be thick and sticky.
  6. Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours for up to 5 days.
  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  9. Scoop tablespoon size balls of dough and roll in sugar.
  10. Place on a baking sheet leaving 2 inches of spaces between them.
  11. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes (10 minutes was the magic number for me).
  12. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, transfer onto a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Snickerdoodles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 954 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 258mg11%
Potassium 569mg16%
Carbohydrates 155g52%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 90g100%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 1025IU21%
Calcium 122mg12%
Iron 5.7mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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I think Santa would love to find these cookies on Christmas Eve. 🙂 Weather he is a fan of gingerbread or snickerdoodles.

 

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  1. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    Love this cookie recipe, Anna! Gingerbread sugar cookies all dolled up the Snickerdoodle way…yum! The perfect treat for the Christmas cookie platter! Pinning!

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  11. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    These look like a great holiday cookie! I love all cookies with ginger in them and these look so moist and yummy!

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