These soft, spiced gingerbread crinkle cookies are perfect for the holidays! With a warm, festive flavor and a delicate powdered sugar coating, they’re sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have crinkled.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Kcal: 90 kcal per cookie (approx.)
Servings: 24 cookies
These gingerbread crinkle cookies are a festive treat, perfect for cookie swaps or holiday gatherings!