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Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

These Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a delightful treat filled with warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup (60ml) molasses
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, for coating For coating the dough balls

Method
 

Prepare the dough
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
  2. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Chill the dough
  1. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Shape and roll the dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball.
  3. Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Bake to perfection
  1. Place the powdered sugar-coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and formed deep cracks on top. The edges should be firm, and the centers should remain slightly soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last up to a week if stored properly. You can freeze the cookies for a couple of months if sealed well in a freezer bag or container. Tips: Chill the dough to prevent cookies from spreading, avoid overbaking, and use fresh spices for enhanced flavor.