Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat that fills your home with warmth and cheer. With a soft, chewy texture and a delightful blend of spices including ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies deliver an irresistible flavor that captures the spirit of the season. Their signature crinkled tops, dusted with powdered sugar, not only make them visually appealing but also create a festive atmosphere perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy family nights. Whether paired with a cup of tea or given as thoughtful gifts, these cookies are sure to bring joy to everyone who tastes them.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg, molasses, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until cracked on top.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg