Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday delight that will warm your heart and home. These festive cookies boast a soft and chewy texture, perfectly complemented by a blend of warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Their signature crinkled tops create an inviting appearance, making them an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy nights with loved ones. Whether you’re enjoying them with hot cocoa or gifting them in a charming box, these cookies are sure to spread joy during the holiday season and beyond.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls; coat each in powdered sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg