Gingerdoodles
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
36 small cookies
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Calories
85 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Gingerdoodles
Description
Gingerdoodles blend butter with both granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and molasses which provide deep sweetness and moisture. Ground spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg give these cookies a warm, aromatic flavor profile. The dough includes baking soda and salt to balance taste and leaven the cookies slightly.
The dough is rolled into balls and coated generously in granulated sugar, which caramelizes slightly during baking at 350°F for 7-9 minutes, forming a mildly crisp exterior while keeping the centers soft and chewy. Cooling briefly on the pan lets the cookies firm up without losing their tender texture.
Gingerdoodles serve well warm or at room temperature and can be stored in an airtight container to keep their texture. Their spices and molasses make them a good accompaniment to tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1/8 teaspoon ground 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Whip 1-2 minutes or until it turns a light brown color.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and mix until dry ingredients are just combined.
- Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a ball, and coat in granulated sugar.
- Place on silicone baking mat, lightly greased cookie sheet or parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake 7-9 minutes or until outside looks cooked but inside is still soft and gooey.
- Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36small cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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