Gingerdoodles
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Gingerdoodles
Description
The Gingerdoodles recipe balances softened butter with both white and brown sugar, enriched by an egg and maple syrup, which lends a subtle depth of flavor and moisture. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and a blend of ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. This combination produces a cookie that is flavorful without overpowering spice. After shaping dough balls and coating them in cinnamon sugar, baking at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes allows edges to just brown, providing a pleasant contrast between the soft interior and the sugary exterior.
The cookies can be enjoyed on their own alongside tea or coffee. Their texture and spice profile make them suitable for gifting or serving at seasonal gatherings. The use of maple syrup instead of molasses or additional spices distinguishes them from other ginger cookies, giving a unique sweetness and aroma.
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. butter softened
- 1 1/2 c. sugar divided
- 1/2 c. brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. maple syrup
- 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon divided
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, 1/2 c. sugar and brown sugar until it is light and fluffy. Beat in egg and syrup.
- In another bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ginger, salt, cream of tartar and nutmeg. Slowly beat this mixture into the wet mixture.
- Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape dough into 1 in balls, roll in cinnamon sugar and place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are just starting to brown. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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