Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, combining rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses into a tender cookie with a delightful crinkled surface. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies are easy to make, making them a staple in your baking collection. With their inviting aroma and beautiful presentation, they are sure to bring joy to any occasion. Whether enjoyed with a warm beverage or included in a dessert platter, these cookies offer a comforting taste of the season that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll each in powdered sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until set at the edges but soft in the center.
- Let cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg