Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies: A Cozy Holiday Treat
These Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining the warm flavors of ginger and spice with a chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until just set.
- Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding a pinch of black pepper.
- These cookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg