Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies with the flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie. These gingerbread snickerdoodle cookies are the perfect combination of these two classic Christmas cookies. They are so soft and chewy, they have all of the flavors of a classic soft baked gingerbread cookie. And the classic cinnamon and sugar coating of a snickerdoodle cookie. They would make the perfect Christmas cookie to bake this year with friends and family.
The cookie dough for these cookies is made similar to a classic soft gingerbread cookie. Except with the addition of cream of tartar to give the cookies that classic snickerdoodle flavor. They are also rolled into a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking, just like traditional snickerdoodle cookies. Bake until they are done in the center. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Gingerbread Snickerdoodle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. In a large bowl, combine butter with both sugars, and molasses, mix until it is fluffy.
- Add in egg and vanilla extract, mix until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, and mix until it is fully combined.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and roll into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on a large ungreased baking sheet, at least 2-inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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