Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies: The Easy Indulgence You Need Today
These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the perfect blend of festive flavors and easy preparation, making them a must-bake treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 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
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- Let the cookies cool completely for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg