Description
These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring a rich blend of warm spices, molasses, and a lovely crinkled powdered sugar exterior. Perfectly soft and chewy with a crisp edge, these cookies bring festive flavors and a charming look to your cookie platter.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted, Softened)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/4 cup Molasses
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Coating
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and completely combined, ensuring a fluffy texture.
- Add Egg and Molasses: Incorporate the large egg and molasses into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until the dough becomes fluffy and uniform in color.
- Mix in Baking Soda and Spices: Add baking soda, nutmeg, ground ginger, and cinnamon to the dough. Stir well to evenly distribute the aromatic spices throughout the dough.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, about one-third at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a cohesive, soft dough.
- Refrigerate Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 2 hours. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and enhancing the cookie texture.
- Form and Coat Balls: After chilling, roll the dough into small balls. Coat each ball thoroughly by rolling it in powdered sugar until completely covered for the signature crinkle effect.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them well. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, until cookies have spread and the surface cracks, showing the classic crinkle look.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Refrigerating the dough is essential for easy shaping and to prevent spreading during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft.
- If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, increase the ginger and cinnamon by 1/4 teaspoon each.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
