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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap

Celebrate the holidays with these soft, spicy gingerbread crinkle cookies that are perfect for sharing and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 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
  • 1/2 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.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, add molasses, egg, vanilla.
  4. Combine wet and dry, chill dough 30 mins.
  5. Shape dough, coat in powdered sugar, bake 10-12 mins.

Notes

Chill the dough for best results and enjoy these festive treats!