Description
These delightful Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, perfect for holiday gatherings or neighborly gifts. They feature a chewy, perfectly spiced center infused with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, topped with a striking crackled sugar crust. This recipe is designed to be stress-free, ensuring you can bake bakery-quality cookies in no time. With their warm aromas and beautiful appearance, these cookies are sure to become a cherished holiday tradition in your home.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
½ cup molasses (unsulphured)
½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
Roll the dough ball first in granulated sugar, then generously in powdered sugar.
Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have crinkled.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not skip the refrigeration step as it prevents the cookies from spreading too thin and ensures the signature crinkle pattern forms perfectly. Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the texture chewy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg