Description
Indulge in the warmth of Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of the holiday season. With their perfectly soft texture and an aromatic blend of spices, these cookies are ideal for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations. Their unique crinkled appearance, dusted with powdered sugar, adds a touch of elegance to your dessert table. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies will quickly become a cherished favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- Form dough balls about 1 inch in size and roll each in powdered sugar.
- Place on the baking sheet with space between them and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg