Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a festive delight that captures the essence of the holiday season with their soft, chewy texture and rich, spiced flavor. Perfect for cookie swaps or family gatherings, these cookies feature a delightful powdered sugar dusting that mimics fresh snow. Each bite is an experience filled with warmth and nostalgia, making them a must-bake treat for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter, molasses, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; then roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on trays briefly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg