Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
½ cup powdered sugar (for final coating)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually stir in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
5. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in granulated sugar, then powdered sugar.
8. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.
9. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make ahead and freeze for up to 3 months.
For an extra kick, add chopped candied ginger.
Chill the dough to get perfect crinkles every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg