Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, spiced cookies with a festive crinkle appearance and powdered sugar coating, perfect for holiday celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 2 tsp ground ginger
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
06 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
07 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
09 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1 large egg
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

13 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
05 - Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of chilled dough and roll each into a smooth ball.
08 - Roll each ball first in granulated sugar, then generously coat with powdered sugar until completely covered.
09 - Place coated balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
10 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set but still slightly soft in the center.
11 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of granulated and powdered sugar creates that stunning snow-cracked appearance that makes everyone gasp when they open the tin
  • These cookies stay incredibly soft for days, thanks to the molasses working its magic in the dough
02 -
  • Chilling the dough is not optional, it prevents the cookies from spreading into flat puddles
  • The molasses measurement matters, too much makes cookies dense and bitter
03 -
  • If you want extra warmth, add a pinch of black pepper to the spice mixture
  • Measuring molasses is easier if you spray your measuring cup with cooking spray first

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