Description
Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining soft textures with the warmth of spices. These cookies are a delightful blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, offering a sweet and spiced flavor profile that embodies the spirit of the season. The crinkled surface dusted with powdered sugar not only looks festive but also adds a touch of charm to any dessert table. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, these cookies are ideal for sharing with loved ones during cozy gatherings or as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add in egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just blended.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg