Description
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the perfect festive treat to brighten your holiday gatherings. These soft, chewy cookies boast a delightful crackled surface and are generously dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Infused with the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon, they’re sure to create cherished memories as you share them with loved ones. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are an impressive addition to any cookie swap or holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in flour, baking powder, ginger, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Cover dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg