Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, combining a soft, chewy texture with a warm blend of spices that evoke the cozy spirit of winter. Each cookie features a beautiful crinkled top dusted with powdered sugar, making them not only delicious but visually appealing for any festive gathering. This easy-to-follow recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create these delightful cookies, perfect for sharing with family and friends or gifting to loved ones. With their aromatic spices and sweet flavor, they are sure to become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, then add molasses and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough portions into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet with space in between and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg