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Gingerbread Snickerdoodles

Classic Snickerdoodle cookie gets a holiday makeover with gingerbread flavors.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword gingerbread snickerdoodles, snickerdoodles cookies
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
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.