Description
These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a holiday favorite, offering a perfect balance of spices and sweetness, with a classic crinkled top. The combination of molasses, brown sugar, and aromatic spices creates a warm, comforting flavor, while the powdered sugar adds a snowy finish, making them as beautiful as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat together molasses, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and egg until smooth. - Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky. - Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for more flavor development. - Shape Cookie Balls
After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat each ball in powdered sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. - Bake
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are slightly crisp and the centers are soft. The cookies will crinkle as they bake. - Cool Down
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough is key to achieving those perfect crinkles.
- Don’t overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender and chewy.
- Keep an eye on the cookies as they bake—don’t let them get too crisp, as you want them soft and chewy inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 1g