White Chocolate Gingerdoodles

White Chocolate Gingerdoodles are a festive blend of chewy molasses-spice cookies and creamy white chocolate. They’re warm, spiced, and sweet—perfect for holiday cookie trays or cozy winter treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These cookies combine the best of a classic gingerbread and a snickerdoodle—chewy, rich, and full of holiday spices. Rolling them in sugar gives them a crisp edge, while a dip in white chocolate adds an indulgent contrast. Easy to make and impressive to serve, they’re a seasonal must-bake.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Ground ginger
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cloves
• Ground nutmeg
• Unsalted butter, softened
• Brown sugar
• Granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
• Egg
• Molasses
• Vanilla extract
• White chocolate chips or melting wafers
• Shortening or coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and all the spices.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
5. Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll in sugar, and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
9. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Melt white chocolate with a bit of shortening or coconut oil until smooth.
11. Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted white chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.

Servings and timing

• Serves: 24–30 cookies
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Chill time: 1 hour
• Bake time: 9–11 minutes per batch
• Total time: ~1 hour 30 minutes

Variations

• Add a pinch of black pepper for extra spice
• Use dark chocolate instead of white for a richer contrast
• Add chopped crystallized ginger for more texture and flavor
• Skip the dip and drizzle the chocolate for a lighter coating
• Make sandwich cookies with a white chocolate filling

Storage/reheating

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
• For longer storage, freeze cookies (undipped or dipped) for up to 2 months
• Thaw at room temperature; no reheating needed
• If cookies lose softness, place a slice of bread in the container overnight to refresh them

FAQs

1. Do I have to chill the dough?

Yes, chilling helps firm the dough and enhances flavor while preventing the cookies from spreading too much.

2. Can I use white chocolate bars instead of chips?

Yes, chop them finely and melt slowly to avoid seizing.

3. How do I prevent the white chocolate from cracking after dipping?

Make sure cookies are completely cool and let the chocolate set at room temperature rather than the fridge.

4. Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend designed for baking.

5. What kind of molasses should I use?

Use unsulphured molasses like Grandma’s Original. Avoid blackstrap, which is too bitter.

6. Are these cookies spicy?

They’re warmly spiced but not hot. You can adjust the ginger or cloves to your taste.

7. Why add shortening or oil to the chocolate?

It helps the white chocolate melt smoothly and prevents it from clumping or seizing.

8. Can I skip the chocolate dip?

Absolutely—they’re delicious on their own, too.

9. What’s the best way to package these as gifts?

Use parchment paper between layers and store in a decorative tin to keep them fresh and intact.

10. Can I double the recipe?

Yes, this recipe scales well—just ensure you have space to chill and bake in batches.

Conclusion

White Chocolate Gingerdoodles are the ultimate holiday cookie: soft, spiced, sweet, and dipped in creamy white chocolate for a beautiful finish. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or simply enjoying with a hot drink, they’re a cozy addition to your seasonal baking lineup. Try them once and they’ll become a new favorite tradition.

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