Description
Festive holiday magic sparkles in these gingerbread crinkle cookies, blending rich molasses and warm spices into a delightful seasonal treat. Powdered sugar-dusted edges and deep, comforting flavors invite you to savor classic Christmas cheer with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (150g)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup molasses (70g)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (4g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (2g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (2g)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (1g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Coating and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 3/4 cup icing sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a light, fluffy consistency, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate the egg and molasses into the butter mixture, stirring until fully integrated and creating a smooth, glossy base.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and kosher salt into a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Prepare two separate shallow dishes: one with granulated sugar and another with powdered sugar for coating the cookies.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out uniform dough balls and roll them first in granulated sugar, then generously coat with powdered sugar.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops develop characteristic crackled patterns.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture and festive spiced flavor.
Notes
- Choose dark molasses for deeper, richer flavor that enhances traditional gingerbread taste.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain perfect cookie shape during baking.
- Use freshly ground spices for more intense, vibrant gingerbread flavor profile.
- Adjust spice levels by adding extra ground ginger or cinnamon for personalized warmth.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg