Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies: The Best Holiday Treat
These Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that captures the essence of the season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Form dough into balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft gingerbread cookies, spiced cookies, holiday cookies