Gingerdoodle Cookies: The Best Spicy-Sweet Treat for All Occasions
Delicious and easy-to-make gingerdoodle cookies that combine the warmth of ginger spices with the sweetness of sugar, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough in sugar, then place them on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added spice, consider mixing in a pinch of black pepper.
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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