Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, a delightful treat that brings warmth and joy to any holiday gathering. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are infused with aromatic spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, making every bite a flavorful experience. Their signature crackled tops dusted with powdered sugar create a charming snowy appearance, perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy winter afternoons. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fruit juice or substitution for molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, fruit juice, and vanilla; mix well. Gradually combine dry ingredients.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg