Description
Gingerbread Snickerdoodles are a delightful holiday treat that harmoniously blends the cozy spices of gingerbread with the soft, buttery texture of classic snickerdoodles. Each bite bursts with festive flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and molasses, making them perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings or savoring alongside a warm cup of cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by molasses until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg