Description
Delightful gingerbread crinkle cookies with a soft center and iconic crackled tops, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Preheat 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 a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh spices for the best flavor. Chilling the dough is crucial for achieving the right texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, crinkle cookies, holiday baking, Christmas, festive treats