Description
Bring the warmth of the holidays into your kitchen with these Classic Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies. Packed with gingerbread spices and coated in a snowy layer of sugar, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for any festive gathering. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to be a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ cups dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
For the Coating:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Your Tools:
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold butter, dark brown sugar, and molasses together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, baking soda, and cloves.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. The dough will be thick but should come together with mixing.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop out 3-tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar, followed by powdered sugar, ensuring an even coating.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your palm.
- Chill the Dough Balls:
- Refrigerate the cookie dough balls for at least 1 hour. This step helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances the crinkle effect.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American