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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap

Enjoy these festive, crinkled gingerbread cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings and cookie swaps.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry, refrigerate for 30 mins. Form dough balls, coat in powdered sugar.
  4. Place on baking sheet, bake 10-12 mins. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling and better crinkle effects.