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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

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Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies! These cookies are perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, resulting in a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth. Their signature crackled tops, dusted with powdered sugar, create a stunning contrast that makes them visually appealing and perfect for any holiday gathering or cookie exchange. Easy to prepare, these cookies are not only a treat to enjoy at home but also make thoughtful gifts when packaged beautifully. Gather your loved ones and create lasting memories while making these seasonal delights!

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 ¼ cups (270g) 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 (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (60ml) molasses
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  2. In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract; beat again until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients just until combined.
  5. Cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough using cookie scoops; roll each portion into a ball.
  8. Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  9. Place the powdered sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies have spread and formed deep cracks on top.
  11. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg