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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies – Soft, Spiced, and Perfectly Festive

Classic gingerbread flavor in soft, sugar-coated cookies that crinkle beautifully as they bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough:
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling:
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
Optional Add-ins:
  • A few tablespoons of finely chopped candied ginger for extra spice
  • A sprinkle of orange zest for a bright twist
  • A drizzle of white chocolate for a festive finish

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and molasses, then mix in egg and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, chill dough.
  4. Roll chilled dough in granulated and powdered sugar.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until cracked and soft.