Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups 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 ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
packed
- 2/3 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, add the molasses, and beat until smooth.
- 3
Reduce the mixer to low and blend in the egg yolk and vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. It should be soft and slightly sticky.
- 5
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- 7
Portion the cookie dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and roll evenly in the powdered sugar. Then, arrange them on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are cracked and slightly set around the edges.
- 9
Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Dreaming of the perfect holiday cookie? These gingerbread crinkle cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining warm spices with a gorgeous, snow-dusted finish that's sure to impress at any gathering. You'll love how easily these come together to deliver authentic gingerbread flavor.
What makes these gingerbread crinkle cookies truly special is their delightful balance of sweet and warmly spiced flavors, achieved through a thoughtful blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The rich combination of dark brown sugar and unsulphured molasses ensures a deeply complex flavor and that irresistible soft, chewy texture that sets them apart from drier holiday cookies.
Prepare for a symphony of holiday flavors with every bite of these beautiful cookies. You'll experience the comforting, peppery warmth of ground ginger, beautifully complemented by the sweet woodiness of ground cinnamon. Subtle, aromatic hints of ground cloves and ground nutmeg weave through, creating that quintessential gingerbread profile. Each cookie offers a wonderfully soft, chewy interior, while the exterior is beautifully contrasted by a delicate, powdery finish and those iconic 'crackle' lines, making them visually stunning and perfectly delightful.
While this recipe delivers perfectly balanced spice, you can experiment with slightly varying the intensity of the ginger or cinnamon to your personal preference. For an even richer, deeper flavor profile, ensure you use high-quality dark brown sugar and unsulphured molasses, as these ingredients are key to the cookies' characteristic chewiness and taste.
These sweet and warmly spiced gingerbread crinkle cookies are the quintessential festive treat for any holiday gathering, perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of coffee or tea by the fire.