Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies! Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, these cookies feature a captivating crackled top and rich molasses flavor, all dusted in powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this easy recipe will impress your family and friends alike. With warm notes of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these treats are perfect for cookie exchanges or simply enjoying with your favorite hot beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll tablespoon-sized dough portions into balls and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until cracks form on top. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg