Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, combining rich flavors and a soft texture that brings warmth to any occasion. With their delightful crinkled tops dusted in powdered sugar, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look visually appealing on your dessert table. Infused with the perfect blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they evoke the cozy spirit of the season. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (270g) 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 (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60ml) molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets 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 fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls; roll in powdered sugar before placing on baking sheets.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until slightly cracked on top. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg