Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, bringing warmth and joy with every bite. Infused with a delightful blend of spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies boast a soft, chewy texture that contrasts beautifully with their signature powdered sugar coating. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire, their charming crinkle appearance makes them a standout addition to any cookie platter. Whip up a batch in just 15 minutes of prep time, and you’ll have an irresistible dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until tops crack.
- Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg