Description
Deliciously spiced chocolate cookies with a chewy texture and snowy dusting of powdered sugar, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- In another mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, combining gently.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crinkled.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential for the right texture. Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Cookies, Holiday Baking, Crinkle Cookies, Dessert Recipes