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Gluten Free Gingerdoodles Cookies

Published: Nov 17, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 33 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you're craving some delicious gluten free holiday cookies, you really need to try my gluten free gingerdoodles!! They are the best!! The recipe is easy-to-follow, and the flavor has intense gingerbread flavors that are out of this world.

Baked gingerdoodles on a cookie sheet.
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If you love gingerbread flavors, these are about to become your very favorite cookies to bake! If you are wondering what is a gingerdoodle, it is a cross between a snickerdoodle and a gingersnap.

Give these gluten free ginger-spiced cookies to friends or neighbors as a thoughtful holiday treat, and they will love you for it. If you want to bake more holiday cookies, I have tons of gluten free cookie recipes on the blog!

If you want to learn more about cookie baking, check out my Gluten Free Cookie Troubleshooting Guide for more tips.

Why these gluten free gingerdoodles are great:

  1. These gluten free gingerdoodle cookies are the perfect texture and taste amazing. They are a combination of my two favorite cookies, gluten free snickerdoodles, and gluten free ginger cookies.
  2. Everyone in my gluten free FB group is going crazy over these cookies. They are easy to make and freeze well!
  3. Gingerdoodles are fantastic if you're involved in a cookie exchange too. Plus, they each make lovely gifts as well.
  4. They are fun to make with the kids since it involves using your hands!

Great recipe! Easy peasy and absolutely delish!!! Flavors of Fall!! 🍁🧡🍂"

Jann R., Pinterest user

Ingredient notes:

  • Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I have not tested other flours, and I can not guarantee the recipe will work if you use other mixes. Note with the Bob's and other starchier blends. You may need to add more flour.
  • Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  • Butter - To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
  • Molasses - You can use regular molasses or blackstrap molasses. Be sure either the molasses is gluten free. I like to use Grandma's or Wholesome brands of gluten free molasses. Check out this article to help you determine if molasses is gluten free.
A stack of five gingerdoodles.

If you are looking for more holiday cookies, give some of these Gluten Free Christmas Cookies a try!

Recipe step-by-step directions:

Photos of making gingerdoodles steps 1 and 2

Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk to blend. I recommend using a whisk to really be sure your ingredients are mixed well.

Tips for measuring gluten free flour:

To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using the spoon method or leveling method. In a perfect world, people weigh their flour, but most do not own a kitchen scale.

Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.

Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

Step 2: Add your wet ingredients to a smaller bowl and whisk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix them into a cookie dough.

Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes or longer.

Photos of making gingerdoodles steps 3 and 4

Step 3: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set it aside.

Step 4: Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out balls from the dough. Roll the dough into balls with your hands.

Gingerdoodles ready to bake.

Step 5: Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place them onto a cookie sheet.

Step 6: Press each dough ball down slightly.

Step 7: Bake at 350º F for 10 minutes. Remove the cookies and put them on a cooling rack.

If you love this recipe, you will also want to try my Gluten Free Pumpkin Molasses Cookies!

Baked gingerdoodles on the cookie sheet.

Storage:

These cookies should be stored in an air-tight container. They will keep fresh for up to 4 days. You can freeze these cookies easily in a freezer zipper bag. Be sure to squeeze out as much air from the bag as you can before freezing. Make sure cookies are not touching for the initial freezing.

A stack of gingerdoodles cut in half.

Recipe FAQ:

Can you freeze these cookies?

Yes, you can freeze these cookies. To avoid the cookies sticking to each other, do a flash freeze for 2-3 hours on a baking sheet first. Then take the gingerbread cookies and put them in a freezer bag or storage container. They will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Why didn't the cookies spread?

If your gluten free gingerdoodles didn't spread, you probably used a very starchy gluten free flour blend. If you use a starchy blend like Nameste, you need to use less and adjust your moisture levels.

Can you add fresh ginger instead of powdered ginger?

I do not recommend using fresh ginger because it can add too much moisture to the cookies.

Should ginger cookies be hard or soft?

It is pretty hard to get hard gluten free cookies, but gingerdoodles should be soft so you are okay!

How long do gingerdoodle cookies last?

Assuming they don't get eating right away, gingerbread cookies will last 5-7 days if they are stored correctly. They need to be kept in an airtight container away from heat and out of direct sunlight.

If you have a holiday cookie exchange party to attend, try one of these fun gluten free cookie exchange cookies recipes.

More gluten free holiday recipes:

  • Gluten Free Swiss Brunsli Cookies
  • Super Chocolaty Gluten Free Brookies Recipe
  • Holiday Gluten Free Gingerbread Linzer Cookies
  • Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscotti

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baked gingerdoodles on a cookie sheet.

Gluten Free Gingerdoodles Cookies

Sandi Gaertner
These gluten free gingerdoodles are gingery cookies that are a cross between a snickerdoodle and a gingersnap.
4.95 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend * see notes
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¾ cups butter melted or very softened
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Add your dry ingredients to the bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Add your wet ingredients to a smaller bowl and whisk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix them into a cookie dough.
  • Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set it aside.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out balls from the dough. Roll the dough into balls with your hands.
  • Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place them onto a cookie sheet.
  • Press each dough ball down slightly.
  • Bake at 350º F for 10 minutes. Remove the cookies and put them on a cooling rack.

Notes

  1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
  2. For some gluten free flour blends you may need a little more flour. Be sure to compare your cookie dough to my photos of the dough in the post.
  3. Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
  4. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
  5. These cookies will keep for up to 4 days in an air-tight container or up to 4 months in the freezer.
To measure your gluten free flour, I recommend using the spoon method or leveling method. In a perfect world, people weigh their flour, but most do not own a kitchen scale.
Put the measuring scoop into the flour and fill. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.
Use a spoon to fill the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Tim and Amy Jo

    January 08, 2023 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    We've made this twice now, in 2 weeks!! These are delicious, thank you!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 08, 2023 at 7:54 pm

      I am so glad you loved them. My husband keeps begging me to make more since our stash in the freezer ran out :-).

      Reply
  2. Sharmon

    December 24, 2022 at 9:24 am

    4 stars
    The taste is amazing but mine spread too much, like thin little pancakes.
    I have half the dough left; any ideas about how I might adjust it? Maybe just add a bit more flour?

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 24, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Hi Sharmon, I am finding with this recipe, the gluten free flour matters a lot. If your dough with the gluten free flour you are using does this, it is perfectly fine to add more flour.

      Reply
    • Tim and Amy Jo

      January 08, 2023 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      Ours did that one time and it was after we added more sugar, and yes, more flour worked!

      Reply
  3. Lori Atkins

    December 19, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! I used Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour and did have to add a little more to get the right consistency. I used my small cookie scoop and got 3 dozen nice sized cookies. Thanks for a great recipe! Now to keep from eating them all before Christmas!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 19, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed them, Lori. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know.

      Reply
  4. Sam

    December 16, 2022 at 6:34 am

    Hi Michelle,
    I am looking forward to making these for my mom. I am wondering what your thoughts would be on transporting. We have to drive approximately 3 days to get to my family for Christmas. I would like to arrive with cookies instead of having to step away from the family and bake them while there. Would it be smart to bake them, freeze them and try to keep the frozen for 3 days(might be tough). Or do you think they will still taste ok if we don’t freeze them and just keep them in a tight storage container? Thanks for your input!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 16, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Hi Sam, I think your idea of freezing them makes sense. I worry if they are in a freezer bag for transport through thawing, they could get soggy as they thaw. Instead, I would pack the cooled cookies in a plastic storage container and then keep that in a cooler so they stay nice and fresh.

      Reply
  5. Michelle

    November 30, 2022 at 7:30 pm

    Mine fell apart! Do you have a recommendation to correct?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 01, 2022 at 9:52 am

      Hi Michelle, What gluten free flour blend did you use? I have heard of this happening to one other, but they used a very high starch content gluten free flour blend.

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