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Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

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These Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are chewy, warmly spiced, and dusted with powdered sugar for a festive crinkle effect. A cozy holiday cookie recipe perfect for Christmas baking, cookie exchanges, or winter treats.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  4. Cover dough and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Scoop 1 tablespoon dough, roll into a ball, coat in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
  7. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of black pepper for extra spice.
  • Drizzle with white chocolate for a festive touch.
  • Works well with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  • Add 1 teaspoon orange zest for a citrusy variation.
  • Roll generously in powdered sugar for a bold crinkle look.

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