Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies: A Cozy Holiday Treat You’ll Love
These delicious gingerbread crinkle cookies are perfect for the holiday season, featuring a rich ginger flavor and a delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Form the dough into balls, roll in powdered sugar, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are puffy.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice.
- To enhance the crinkle effect, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg