Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy gingerbread crinkle cookies with a crackled powdered sugar top, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) molasses
- About 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prep the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg until combined, then add molasses and mix until fully incorporated and glossy.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until dough is thick and slightly sticky.
- Chill the dough: Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop and roll dough balls: Portion dough into 1 1/2-inch balls using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Bake: Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft and slightly underdone.
- Cool on rack: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for chewy texture and to prevent spreading. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers are still soft to keep them chewy. Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing. Roll dough balls generously in powdered sugar for signature crinkle effect. Store leftovers in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 1 1/
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: gingerbread cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, soft chewy cookies, molasses cookies, Christmas treats