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Gingerbread Snickerdoodles Recipe

Published: Dec 9, 2013 · Modified: Jul 4, 2019 by Anna 19 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Gingerbread Snickerdoodles - a classic cookie gets a holiday makeover!

Gingerbread Snickerdoodles

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. 🙂

Gingerbread Snickerdoodles Recipe

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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!

Stack of Gingerbread Snickerdoodle Cookies.

Gingerbread Snickerdoodles

Author: Anna
Classic Snickerdoodle cookie gets a holiday makeover with gingerbread flavors.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 9 minutes mins
Total Time 34 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 3 dozen cookies
Calories 954 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ c unsalted butter softened
  • ½ c granulated sugar
  • ½ c brown sugar
  • ¼ c molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ c granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix butter with electric mixer for 30 seconds.
  • Add both sugars and cream until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add molasses, egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, soda, cornstarch and spices.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated. The batter will be thick and sticky.
  • Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours for up to 5 days.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Scoop tablespoon size balls of dough and roll in sugar.
  • Place on a baking sheet leaving 2 inches of spaces between them.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes (10 minutes was the magic number for me).
  • Cool on sheet for 2 minutes, transfer onto a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 954kcal | Carbohydrates: 155g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 1025IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 5.7mg
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Gingerbread Snickerdoodles - a classic cookie with holiday flavors

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. Stephanie C. says

    January 04, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    I made something like these for Christmas. Tried to make a 'Candied Pecan Cookie'. So, to this recipe I added chopped or slivered pecans, some Cinnamon chips (in the 2nd batch), and added a pinch of nutmeg and 1 1/2-2 Tbsp of cinnamon to the rolling sugar. Both batches came out amazing! Then, for an easy pretty decoration, I sprinkled them with Gold and Rose Gold sanding sugar (from Walmart). My kiddo's teachers asked or this recipe! I just gave them some added ideas. This is a great base for many ideas and different add-ins/flavors.

    Reply
  2. Ines says

    November 23, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    You say to add cream with the sugar, but cream is not mentioned in the ingredients. How much cream should be used in this recipe?

    Thank you

    Reply
    • Joe says

      December 07, 2023 at 3:55 pm

      Ines,
      Here "cream" does not refer to dairy cream, but instead means to "cream them together." It just means to mix them together so that there's no lumps or granules of sugar that are visible - turn the butter/sugar mixture into a sort of paste or cream.

      Reply
  3. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    December 18, 2013 at 5:51 pm

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

    Reply
  4. Curry and Comfort says

    December 12, 2013 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    What a fun combo cookie! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    December 10, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    Absolute perfection, Anna! I love the spicy gingerbread twist to such a classic cookie. Pinning!

    Reply
  6. Colette says

    December 10, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    OMG so yummy! Who knew snickerdoodles could get any better?

    Reply
  7. CrunchyCreamySw says

    December 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I think so too! Thanks, Jessica!

    Reply
  8. CrunchyCreamySw says

    December 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Thank you, Elizabeth!

    Reply
  9. Julie @ Table for Two says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    Gingerbread snickerdoodles look and sound like the perfect holiday cookie!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      They sure are! Thanks, Julie!

      Reply
  10. sally says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    gingerbread cookies and snickerdoodle cookies - two of my very favorites! These look all sorts of amazing Anna!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks, Sally! And thank you for pinning them!

      Reply
  11. wearenotmartha says

    December 09, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    I LOVE Snickerdoodles AND gingerbread, sooo yes, please 🙂

    Sues

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      December 09, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      Thanks, Sues! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Marti says

    December 09, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious! I would love it if you sent me an invite to your Chocolate Temptations (shared) Pinteres board! I'd love to be a part of it! 🙂 My Pinterest link is http://www.pinterest.com/martic/.
    Thank you!! Marti

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks, Marti!

      Reply
  13. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    December 09, 2013 at 7:35 pm

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

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks, Amy! They are amazing!

      Reply

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