If Christmas had a signature cookie scent, it would be the warm, spiced aroma of Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies baking in the oven.
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These soft, chewy cookies are packed with classic holiday flavors — molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves — then rolled in powdered sugar to create that signature crinkled, snow-dusted look.
They’re everything you love about traditional gingerbread, but with an extra-soft texture and a touch of sweetness that makes them completely irresistible.
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Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday dessert trays, or cozy nights by the fireplace, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Each bite melts in your mouth with rich, spiced flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Plus, they’re simple to make — no fancy decorating required! With their crackled tops and warm gingerbread goodness, these crinkle cookies are sure to become a new Christmas classic in your kitchen.
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tbsp. ginger
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 3/4 c. molasses
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt, until they are well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the softened butter, egg, molasses, milk, and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix the wet mixture and dry mixture together until everything is well mixed together.
Shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, and then roll each ball into powdered sugar.
Make sure the cookie dough balls are covered with a thick coating of powdered sugar. A lot of the powdered sugar will melt into the cookie while baking, so you can’t put on too much.
Place balls on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until edges of cookies are browned and centers are no longer soft.
Cookies will flatten and “crinkle” while baking. If you find your cookies are flattening too much, place the dough in the freezer for 30 minutes so that the dough will not be so soft.
New to baking cookies? Make sure to check out my 5 secrets for making better cookies.
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