Are you on the hunt for a delicious Christmas cookie recipe? These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies will fill your home with holiday scents of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and molasses. Easy to prep and bake, these soft, chewy, and crackly cookies look pretty and taste even better. Package them up for holiday gifting or serve as your Christmas treat.
These delicious crinkle cookies are simple to make and guaranteed to be hit. First, cream the softened salted butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer or using a hand-held mixer. Then stir in the egg and molasses. Now, stir in dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Chill the dough until firm. Roll the dough into equal-sized balls and coat in powdered sugar. To get the perfect crinkles, roll the dough balls in sugar twice, letting them sit between coatings. Finally, arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake. Once the cookies have spread and become crackly on top, remove them from the oven and cool slightly on the baking sheet. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
To make the Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream ¾ cup softened salted butter with 1 cup brown sugar.
Add in 1 large egg and ¼ cup molasses and mix well to combine.
Add in 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and stir until well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 2 hours until firm but easy to roll.
Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the fridge and shape it into 18 equal-sized balls. Roll each dough ball in powdered sugar, ensuring they are coated well. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets with enough space between them. Keep the dough in the refrigerator if baking in batches.
Bake the cookies for 9-10 minutes until spread, crinkled, and set on the edges.
Remove the cookies from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!
These pretty Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are super tasty and easy to make. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, brown sugar, and molasses keeps these cookies incredibly flavorful. Did you make these? We love seeing what you’ve made! Tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram, and please come back to leave a comment below.
I made these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies with my kids last weekend. The house smelled amazing! They loved rolling the dough in powdered sugar. We made a batch for our neighbors, and everyone raved about them. Such a fun and simple recipe that brings our family together!
Yo, these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are off the chain! Made em for the fam this Christmas, and they loved it! Super easy and they look fab. Definitely gonna be a holiday staple in our house.
Delicious! I made these cookies with my kids for our holiday party, and they were a huge hit. The combination of spices filled our home with a warm aroma. Simple and fun to make together, will definitely be our new family tradition!
These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are simply great! I made them for our family's Christmas gathering, and everyone loved them. The spices filled my kitchen with such a cozy aroma. The kids had fun rolling the dough in powdered sugar. Definately a new holiday favorite!
Superb! My kids helped make these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, and they turned out amazing! The sweet smell filled our house and brought back fond memories of baking with my mom during the holidays. Such a delightful recipe to share with family!
Superb gingerbread cookies!
Superb. I made these gingerbread crinkle cookies for our first holiday party as a couple. Everyone loved them, and the smell while they baked was just magical. They turned out perfect and were so easy to make. Definitely adding this to our yearly traditions.
OMG, these cookies remind me of my grandma's kitchen! So easy and tasty!
I made these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies with my kids last weekend. The kitchen smelled amazing! Easy to make, they turned out soft and yummy. We gave some as gifts, but kept half for ourselves. A new family favorite for sure.
These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the bomb! Made ‘em for my buddies at the annual holiday shindig, and they were gone in minutes! The mix of spices reminds me of my grandma’s kitchen. So easy to whip up too. Totally recommend for some holiday cheer!
I made these Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for my holiday party and they were a hit. Simple to make and tasted delicious. Everyone loved the cozy flavors of ginger and molasses.
Best gingerbread ever! Made ‘em for the fam, they devoured! So easy, totally festive!
Superb! I made these for a holiday party and my friends couldn't stop raving about them. The crinkles looked so cute, and the spices filled my kitchen with the best aroma. I felt like a pro baker, even though it was super simple!
OMG! These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are fab! Made 'em for my friends, and they disappeared in seconds! Reminds me of baking with Grandma. Totally nailed the holiday vibes!
I made these gingerbread crinkle cookies for our family Christmas party and they were a hit! The kids loved them, I loved how easy they were to whip up. It filled our house with that cozy holiday smell we all crave. Will def be making these again!
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