Description
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies: A Cozy Classic with a Festive Twist. Chewy, spiced, and beautifully cracked, these cookies are a holiday classic made easy with this nostalgic recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and molasses to wet mixture and beat to combine.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and chill dough for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Coat first in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until crinkled.
- Cool on wire rack. Store in airtight container.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for the best texture.
- Adjust baking time based on your oven for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg