Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies: Easy Holiday Treats to Savor
Delight in the sweet and spicy flavors of gingerbread crinkle cookies this holiday season. These cookies are perfect for sharing and celebrating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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