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    Easy Gingerdoodle Cookies Recipe

    Published on December 2, 2023 by Rebecca Johnston | Leave a Comment

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    Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Chewy Gingerdoodle Cookies, a harmonious blend of classic Snickerdoodle and Gingerdoodle cookie dough. These sweet, perfectly spiced treats are irresistibly addictive. Whether gracing your holiday cookie trays or stealing the spotlight at a cookie exchange, these cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make!

    Close up of gingerdoodle cookies on a white surface.

    If you're a fan of both ginger snaps and Snickerdoodles, then get ready to experience a flavor fusion that will blow your taste buds away!

    Gingerdoodles are a scrumptious blend of two of our favorite cookies for the holiday season – ginger snaps and snickerdoodles.

    Imagine the cozy, comforting warmth of ginger paired with the sweet, cinnamon-sugar goodness of snickerdoodles.

    The result? A cookie that's soft, chewy, and loaded with an explosion of flavors!

    For many, the holidays are the peak of cookie season, but you know we're obsessed with cookies any time of year.

    Gingerdoodle cookies are the perfect cookie for cooler weather with their warm spiced flavor, but I'm sure they'll become your new favorite cookie for many occasions.

    For more amazing sweet treats with a flavor fusion, check out my Circus Animal Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies, and these Brookie Bars!

    If you love the sugar-spice mixture of flavors, try my Crinkle Gingerbread Cookies, Cinnamon Chip Cookies with a Snickerdoodle Twist, Eggnogg Snickerdoodle Cookies, and these Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter Cookies!

    Close up of gingerdoodle cookies on a white surface.

    Ingredients for this Gingerdoodles Recipe

    Here is everything you'll need for both cookie recipes; amounts are listed with the full recipe in the recipe card below.

    Gingersnap Cookie Dough

    Wet Ingredients. Butter, Crisco, Molasses, Egg

    Dry Ingredients. All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Ground Clove, Salt

    Top view of ingredients needed to make gingersnap cookie dough in small bowls on a baking tray.

    Gingersnap Cookie Dough

    Wet Ingredients. Butter, Vanilla Extract, Egg

    Dry Ingredients. All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar

    Extras. Gound Cinnamon, Granulated Sugar

    Top view of ingredients needed to make snickerdoodle cookie dough in small bowls on a baking tray.

    How to Make Chewy Gingerdoodles

    Gingersnap Cookies

    1. In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream together softened butter, Crisco, and Granulated Sugar. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl to cream all ingredients together.
    2. Add the Molasses and Egg and continue to cream ingredients for 2-3 minutes.
    Close up of the bowl of a stand mixer with butter and sugars in it with a paddle attachment.
    Close up of the bowl of a stand mixer with a creamed mixture in it and eggs and molasses on top.
    1. Gradually add the All Purpose Flour, Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove, Baking Soda, and salt. You can combine the flour mixture in a medium-sized mixing bowl before adding it in if you prefer. Mix until combined.
    2. Place the Gingersnap cookie dough in the refrigerator to chill.
    Close up of the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment mixing a creamed mixture with a flour mixture.
    Top view of a glass mixing bowl with gingersnap cookie dough in it.

    Snickerdoodle Cookies

    1. In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream together softened Butter and Granulated Sugar. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl to cream all the ingredients together.
    2. Add Egg and Vanilla Extract to the sugar mixture and continue to cream for 2-3 minutes.
    3. Gradually add the dry ingredients of All Purpose flour, Baking Soda, and Cream of Tartar. Mix until combined.
    Close up of the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment mixing butter and sugar.
    Close up of the bowl of a syand mixer with a paddle attachment mixing a creamed mixture with flour.

    Making Gingerdoodle Cookies

    1. Scoop Snickerdoodle cookie dough using a #60 cookie scoop. Scoop Gingersnap Cookie dough using a size #50 cookie scoop. Place the cookie dough balls on a lightly floured surface.
    Top view of snickerdoodle cookie dough balls and gingersnap cookie dough balls lined up on a white surface.
    1. Use 1 scoop of each cookie dough and roll it together, forming 1 cookie dough ball. I like to press each cookie scoop into a #24 cookie scoop. But you can also just roll the two cookie dough together
    2. Roll the cookie dough into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
    Close up of a cookie scoop scooping both snickerdoodle and gingersnap cookie dough, being held up above balls of cookie dough.
    Close up of a gingerdoodle cookie dough ball being rolled in cinnamon sugar in a white bowl.
    1. Place the cookie dough balls on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure each cookie dough ball is at least 2 inches apart. Bake cookies at 350 for 9-11 minutes in a preheated oven.
    2. The cookies are done when the edges are set to a light brown color and the center is no longer glossy. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
    Close up of gingerdoodle cookie dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
    Close up of freshly baked gingerdoodle cookies on a wire rack.

    Storage & Freezing

    Store: Store these Gingerdoodle cookies once they have fully cooled to room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Cookies are generally best if enjoyed within 3-4 days of being freshly baked.

    Freeze: These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months when sealed in an airtight container or Ziploc Bag.  Place parchment paper between layers of cookies to prevent sticking.

    Close up of gingerdoodle cookies on a white surface.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Add-ins. Add in some white chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips to the cookie dough for added bursts of sweetness. You can even try adding your favorite mini candies, try crushed M&Ms, Mini M&Ms, or Mini Reese's Pieces.
    • Add a topping. Drizzle these cookies with melted white chocolate or a simple powdered sugar and water icing once they have completely cooled for an extra special finish.
    • Use another cookie dough combination. You can use different cookie dough mixes to create a new flavor fusion of cookies. Try Gingersnaps with my Triple Chocolate Pudding Cookie dough for a chocolate and ginger combo!
    Close up of gingerdoodle cookies on a white surface.

    Pro Tips

    What makes a good cookie? Does it have a soft center and crispy edges, and is it chewy? Each of these makes a great quality cookie. To make perfect cookies every time here are some pro tips.

    Weighing Ingredients.

    Baking is a science and adding too much or too little of any of the ingredients will alter the recipe. Weighing and measuring dry ingredients properly makes a world of difference. Investing in a kitchen scale is ideal. When a kitchen scale is not available, make sure to stir and lift ingredients before scooping them into a measuring cup.

    Mixer.

    I use the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to mix cookie dough, as it's the easiest way I've found. These cookies can be made using a hand mixer 

    VolumeOuncesGrams
    All Purpose Flour1 Cup4½ Ounces120 Grams
    Bread Flour1 Cup4½ Ounces120 Grams
    Granulated Sugar1 Cup7 Ounces200 Grams
    Brown Sugar1 Cup7½ Ounces213 Grams
    Confectionary Sugar1 Cup4 Ounces113 Grams

    Yield. 

    This recipe makes approximately 30 cookies when using a size #60 and #50 cookie scoop. It will make fewer cookies if you use a larger scoop, or more cookies if you use a smaller scoop, but bear in mind to adjust bake time for any size changes.

    Cookie Scoop Sizes.

    Using a cookie scoop keeps each ball of cookie dough the same size, which is essential for ensuring even baking. 

    Here are the sizes and tablespoon equivalents if you don't have a cookie scoop:

    • #50 ~ 1 Tablespoon
    • #60 ~ 1.3 Tablespoon

    Baking Sheets.

    You can use an ungreased cookie sheet if you prefer. I like to use Parchment Paper to line baking sheets or a Silicone Mat for easy cleanup.

    Baking Time.

    Every oven heats a little differently. I recommend doing a test batch of 1-3 cookies to test the baking time for a perfectly baked cookie before baking the remaining dough.

    Cookies.

    Cookies are perfectly baked when the edges are set and the centers are no longer glossy.

    Cooling Rack.

    Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute or two before moving them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    • Kitchen Scale. I use this for accuracy in measuring, and it's a lifesaver when it comes to consistent baking.
    • Wire Rack for cooling cookies. I like to have at least two cooling racks.
    • Mixing Bowls. A Large Mixing Bowl for mixing ingredients and small and medium mixing bowls for other ingredients.
    • Cookie Sheet. Most recipes will take two batches to bake. It's great to have multiple baking sheets available.
    • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat. Line the Cookie Sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
    • Cookie Scoop. A small #60 Cookie Scoop or a Medium Cookie Scoop #50 are great choices for uniform drops of cookie dough.
    • Storage Container. An Airtight Container to store cookies or a Ziploc Bag works great too.
    • Additional supplies. Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons along with a silicone spatula, are all helpful.

    To find out more, check out my Pro Tips Guide to make the best cookies every time!

    Close up of freshly baked gingerdoodle cookies on a wire rack.

    Have you tried this easy recipe for Gingerdoodles?

    Let me know what you think of this recipe! Tag @bestcookierecipes on social media so I can see how great your cookies turned out! I would also love to read your comments below. Let me know what you think of these cookies. It really does help!

    Close up of gingerdoodle cookies on a white surface.

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    Soft Gingerdoodle Cookies

    Gingersnap Cookies and Snickerdoodle Cookies combined to make a sweet holiday favorite loaded with ground Cinnamon, ground Ginger and molasses. Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar for a chewy sweet tasty cookie recipe you will adore.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time9 minutes mins
    Total Time39 minutes mins
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    Servings: 30

    Ingredients

    Ginger Snap Cookie

    • ½ cup Butter Softened
    • ¼ cup Crisco
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200g
    • ¼ cup Molasses
    • 1 Egg Large
    • 2 cups All Purpose Flour 240g
    • 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Clove
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Snickerdoodle Cookie

    • ½ cup Butter Softened
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar 200g
    • 1½ cups All Purpose Flour 180g
    • 1 Egg Large
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Cream of Tartar

    Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

    • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

    Instructions

    Gingersnap Cookies

    • In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or use a stand mixer cream together softened butter, Crisco and granulated sugar. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl to cream all ingredients together.
    • Add molasses and egg and continue to cream ingredients for 2-3 minutes.
    • Gradually add dry ingredients of All Purpose Flour, Cinnamon, Ginger, Clove, Baking Soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
    • Place Gingersnap cookie dough in refrigerator to chill.

    Snickerdoodle Cookies

    • In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or use a stand mixer cream together softened butter and granulated sugar. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl to cream all ingredients together.
    • Add egg and Vanilla Extract to sugar mixture and continue to cream for 2-3 minutes.
    • Gradually add dry ingredients of All Purpose flour, Baking Soda, and Cream of Tartar. Mix until combined.

    Making Gingerdoodle Cookies

    • Scoop Snickerdoodle cookie dough using a size #60 cookie scoop. Scoop Gingersnap Cookie dough using a size #50 cookie scoop.
    • Use 1 scoop of each cookie dough and roll together forming 1 cookie dough ball. I like to press each cookie scoop into a #24 cookie scoop.
    • Roll cookie dough into cinnamon sugar mixture and place on prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allowing at least 2 inches apart.
    • Bake cookies at 350 for 9-11 minutes in a preheated oven.
    • Cookies are done with edges are set and center is no longer glossy.
    • Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before moving to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    Yield: This recipe makes approximately 30 cookies when using a size #60 and #50 cookie scoop.
    Storage
    • Store: Store these Gingerdoodle cookies once they have fully cooled to room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Cookies are generally best if enjoyed within 3-4 days of being freshly baked.
    • Freeze: These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months when sealed in an airtight container or Ziploc Bag. Place parchment paper between layers of cookies to prevent sticking.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @bestcookierecipes or tag #bestcookierecipes!
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    Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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