These gingerbread crinkle cookies are a delightful addition to your holiday baking repertoire. Perfect for a Christmas cookie swap, these spiced cookie recipes are rolled in powdered sugar, creating a beautiful snowy appearance that captures the festive spirit.

Delicious Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holidays

This recipe yields soft and chewy gingerbread crinkle cookies that are bursting with warm spices. The cookies take about 30 minutes to prepare and bake, making them a quick and enjoyable treat for the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. The dough will be soft.
5. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to make it easier to handle.
6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until fully coated.
7. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 5g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 18g