Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, combining a soft, chewy texture with a delightful array of warm spices. Each cookie is adorned with a crinkly surface dusted in powdered sugar, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing. These cookies are perfect for gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or as thoughtful gifts that spread joy and warmth. Their rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses create an unforgettable experience that will have your friends and family coming back for more. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these festive gingerbread crinkle cookies are sure to become a cherished recipe in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Form small balls of dough and roll each in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets spacing them apart and bake for approximately 10 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg