Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, a delightful holiday treat that captures the essence of cozy gatherings. These cookies feature a soft and chewy texture, infused with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a flavor profile that is both comforting and inviting. The charming crinkle effect, dusted with powdered sugar, adds a beautiful touch, making them perfect for cookie exchanges or as thoughtful gifts. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up these scrumptious cookies in no time. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven alongside your favorite hot beverage or share them at your next holiday gathering to spread joy and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ 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
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until crinkled.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg