Description
Warm and festive Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies with a spiced flavor and soft, chewy texture, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar to coat.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday, crinkle cookies, festive treats