Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the epitome of holiday warmth and comfort. With their delightful blend of ginger, cinnamon, and other spices, these cookies not only offer a cozy flavor but also feature a beautiful crinkle that makes them a standout on any dessert table. Easy to prepare, they are perfect for festive gatherings or simply enjoying with loved ones. Bake a batch fresh out of the oven, or prepare them ahead for cookie exchanges—these treats are sure to bring joy wherever they go.
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
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Let cool before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg