Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the warmth of the holiday season. With their soft, chewy texture and rich blend of spices, these cookies are not only irresistible but also visually stunning with their signature crinkly appearance. Perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or gifting to loved ones, they bring a cozy touch to any occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe ensures you can whip up a batch in no time. Indulge in the comforting flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses as you enjoy these holiday favorites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls about 1 inch in diameter and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until they start to crack on top.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg