Description

These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced — the perfect holiday treat. They bake up with beautiful crinkles coated in powdered sugar, giving them a snowy, festive look that belongs on every Christmas cookie tray.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground cloves

½ tsp ground nutmeg

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

¼ cup (60ml) molasses

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, for coating

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.

Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix until smooth.

Combine: Gradually stir in dry ingredients until dough forms. Cover and chill for 30–45 minutes.

Shape: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and coat generously in powdered sugar.

Bake: Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until crinkled and just set.

Cool & enjoy: Let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert

Nutrition

Calories: 130
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Cholesterol: 20mg