Description
Delicious soft and chewy Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, perfect for the holiday season, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and coat them in powdered sugar.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are crinkled on top.
- Let cool and enjoy your festive snacks!
Notes
Make sure your butter is truly softened for easy mixing. Don’t skip the chilling step; it helps the cookies maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg