Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the perfect festive treat that captures the essence of the holiday season. With their soft texture and delightful combination of warming spices like ginger and cinnamon, these cookies bring comfort and joy to every bite. The crinkled appearance, dusted with powdered sugar, makes them visually appealing, while their rich molasses flavor leaves a lasting impression. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply indulging on a cozy winter evening, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite. Easy to make and versatile in serving options, they also make for thoughtful gifts during the festive season.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar until fluffy; mix in egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended.
- Scoop dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes, until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Cool on racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Christmas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg