Description
Gingerbread Snickerdoodles are the ultimate holiday cookie, blending the warmth of ginger with the sweetness of cinnamon in a chewy, soft treat. Coated with sparkling sugar, these cookies not only look festive but also evoke nostalgic memories of baking with loved ones. Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or as a show-stopping addition to your holiday gatherings, these delightful cookies are sure to bring smiles and joy to everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients using low speed until just mixed.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in coarse sugar and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg