Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, enveloping your home in the warm aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These cookies feature a soft and chewy texture with a beautiful powdered sugar coating that adds visual appeal and a sweet contrast to their spice-forward flavor. Perfect for Christmas gatherings, cozy evenings, or as thoughtful gifts, these delightful cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or shared among friends and family, they are sure to evoke cherished memories and festive cheer.
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
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 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. Mix in egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg