Description
Experience festive joy with this easy Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies Recipe! Soft and chewy with rich flavors—perfect for your holiday baking!
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fruit juice or broth
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg, fruit juice, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or swapping in different spices like cardamom. Ensure dough is well chilled to achieve the classic crinkle effect.