Description
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines soft, chewy textures with warm spices, making them perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. These cookies are adorned with a beautiful crackled sugar coat, giving them an appealing look that evokes nostalgia and holiday cheer. With their rich flavor from ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, they embody the spirit of the season. Easy to whip up and versatile enough for cookie exchanges or as gifts, these cookies will surely impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until puffed with crackled tops. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg