Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, bringing warmth and cheer to any gathering. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with a delightful blend of spices—ginger, cinnamon, and cloves—that perfectly capture the essence of the season. Their crinkled appearance, dusted with powdered sugar, makes them not only a tasty delight but also a visually appealing addition to your festive cookie platter. Perfect for Christmas parties, cozy family nights, or as thoughtful gifts for loved ones, these cookies pair beautifully with a hot cup of cocoa or spiced tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 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) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry mixture into wet ingredients until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions and roll into balls; coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (24g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg