Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat, encapsulating the cozy essence of winter with every bite. These cookies combine a delightful mix of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your home. Their soft, chewy texture and beautiful crinkly appearance make them perfect for festive gatherings or quiet family nights by the fireplace. Coated in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, these cookies not only taste fantastic but also look stunning on any dessert table. Whether you’re sharing them as gifts or indulging in them yourself, these cookies bring warmth and joy to the holiday season.
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 (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing 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 egg and molasses to the butter mixture; mix until combined.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are firm yet centers remain soft.
- 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: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg