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Ginger Doodles

5 from 2 reviews

Soft and chewy full of deliciousness. Like a snickerdoodle and a ginger snap got married! A ginger doodle!

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅕ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • For rolling the dough:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and syrup and beat until combined. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, salt, cream of tartar and nutmeg. Gradually beat into the creamed mixture.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each dough ball in sugar mixture. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown.