Ginger Cookies “Gingerdoodles”

Name: Ginger Cookies "Gingerdoodles"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 36 small cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (softened); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cloves; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

December 16, 2018 · 130 Comments

5 from 9 votes

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These soft baked Ginger Cookies, or Gingerdoodles, are the quintessential Christmas cookie! Chewy, buttery and full of warm spices that everyone will love.

These Ginger Cookies! I get into trouble when I post pictures on Instagram! It just makes you all want the recipe asap. At least, that’s what happened with this recipe.

I posted the picture.

You asked ‘what are those?‘

I said ‘gingerdoodles‘

You said ‘WTF‘?

I said ‘they’re like soft and chewy gingersnaps coated in sugar like a snickerdoodle‘

You said ‘ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh‘!

And then you said ‘when do we get the recipe?‘

And I said “Tuesday“.

True story.

Well friends, here is my beloved Ginger Cookie recipe aka Gingerdoodles. I made a much spicier, gingery-er version last year but only a few people like their chewy gingersnaps with a big fat punch in the face…or throat. So I made a simmered down version of that cookie that my husband so lovingly calls Gingerdoodles. {That boy should have gone into marketing.}

I have to confess that molasses is not something I typically have on hand. I usually just make gingerbread cookies and cake with it and then save it in my cupboard for next year. But, they are a classic recipe and I promise this one won’t disappoint. But, in case you don’t have any molasses or ginger is not your thing, try my Christmas Sugar Cookies, Actually Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies or check out this big list of 50 Christmas Cookies. Surely there is something there you will swoon over.

Let’s make some cookies!

How to make Ginger Cookies

Start out by creaming butter, sugar and brown sugar all together.

Mix in an egg,

vanilla,

and molasses.

Let the mixer whip the ingredients a minute or two until it lightens in color.

Now we’ll add in the flour,

baking soda,

and spices.

Mix the dough together just until all the dry ingredients are incorporated.

Now taste test it to make sure it’s good. I won’t tell. 🙂

Spoon out a heaping tablespoon,

roll it into a ball

and roll it in sugar.

Place in on a Silpat mat, greased cookie sheet or parchment paper.

Bake these off at 350 for 7 minutes or so. You want the outside to look sort of dry…like not shiny. Does that make sense. You might see the middle look a little squishy or ooey gooey, but that’s a good sign! Cool the cookies on the baking sheet about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

These are pretty fabulous warm, but just as chewy and delicious cool. Add some nog and you got yourself a very festive treat!

5 from 9 votes