Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, bursting with warm spices and a soft, chewy texture that will make your taste buds dance. These delightful cookies feature a unique crinkly top coated in powdered sugar, adding a festive touch to any dessert table. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or gifting to loved ones, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels. With flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these cookies embody the spirit of the season. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or packaged as thoughtful gifts, Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a must-have addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 ⅔ 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
- ¾ cup molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; roll into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set; let cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg