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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Christmas

    Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

    Published: Jan 22, 2025 by Lisa Killian ยท This post may contain affiliate links. Please read myย  disclosure policy.

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    Perfectly soft and chewy gingerbread crinkle cookies! Easy to make and perfect for the holidays!

    These easy gingerbread crinkle cookies are a favorite at my house- we might even leave these out for Santa this year!

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    These cookies are so easy to make!

    Growing up I never really liked gingerbread cookies. Maybe they werenโ€™t sweet enough or perhaps it was the molasses.

    Truthfully, I think part of it was the fact that every gingerbread cookie I tried was super hard (like you could build a house out of itโ€ฆ. hmmm)

    These Gingerbread crinkle cookies are another story though.

    Chewy Gingerbread Cookie stacked with cookies surrounding them
    ALways chewy and soft!

    The cookies come out soft, chewy, and have the right balance of flavors!

    I love cake mix cookies! Check out these other easy cookie recipes:

    • Lemon Cookies
    • Carrot Cake Cookies
    • Red Velvet Cookies with Cake Mix
    • Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

    How to make gingerbread crinkle cookies:

    • Combine the dry ingredients
    • Add in the molasses
    • Add in the egg and cool whip
    • Roll in powdered sugar
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes
    Chewy Gingerbread Cookies process shots
    These cookies use cake mix for the dough!

    This simple gingerbread cake mix cookie is everything I love. Easy to make, bakes quickly, and turns out wonderful every time!

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    Everyone loves a crinkle cookie- I just made these into Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies!

    chewy gingerbread cookies stacked
    These chewy gingerbread cookies are so beautiful!

    How do you make soft gingerbread cookies?

    These gingerbread cookies are soft because they use cake mix  to make them. That plus the oil and molasses makes these so delicious and chewy!

    How do you store gingerbread cookies?

    I recommend keeping them in an airtight container for up 5-7 days. However, they will probably get eaten before then!

    Can you make these into gingerbread men? Can you use a cookie cutter for these cookies?

    No, the dough isn't the right type to make cutouts out of- so you can't make gingerbread men out of them.

    chewy gingerbread cookies in a pile
    Do you love gingerbread cookies?

    Are you a fan of gingerbread or are you like me (before these cookies that is!)?

    What are your favorite holiday cookies? Let me know in the comments below!

    For more fun holiday recipes check out:

    • Christmas Tree Cupcakes
    • Christmas Trifle
    • Holiday Popcorn
    • Candy Cane Cupcakes
    • Sugared Cranberries
    • Snowmen Truffles
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    Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

    The perfect chewy gingerbread crinkle cookie! Easy to make and is perfect for the holidays!
    4.10 from 30 votes
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    Author: Lisa Killian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 28 Cookies

    Ingredients

    • 1 box of yellow cake mix I like to use Duncan Hines
    • 2 eggs
    • โ…“ cup butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon ginger
    • ยฝ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ยพ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ยผ cup molasses
    • 1 cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, eggs, oil, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and molasses.
      1 box of yellow cake mix, 2 eggs, โ…“ cup butter, 1 teaspoon ginger, ยฝ teaspoon ground cloves, ยพ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ยผ cup molasses
      cookie dough batter mixed
    • Drop spoonfuls of batter into the powdered sugar and roll them around so they are completely coated. The batter is really sticky so this part gets a little messy.
      1 cup powdered sugar
      rolling dough in powdered sugar
    • Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
      cookies before baking
    • Let cool then enjoy!
      chewy gingerbread cookies after baking

    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • Store these cookies in a ziploc baggie after baking!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

    Post and recipe updated on 12/20/21

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    1. Luann Hash says

      December 21, 2024 at 8:32 pm

      4 stars
      I am glad I tried these! They are very good and I will make them again, however I think I will add just a bit more of each spice. They weren't kidding when they said the dough was sticky! I decided to chill the dough for about 30 minutes which really helped. I still baked them for the recommended amount of time. Definitely easier to make then my usual molasses cookies. My husband says to keep the recipe! I am glad I found it.

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      • Lisa says

        December 22, 2024 at 4:19 pm

        Yay! So glad you guys enjoyed them!

        Reply
    2. Heather Kuscsik says

      January 19, 2024 at 6:19 am

      Have you ever used gingerbread box mix?? Wondering because I want to try it but I donโ€™t want to use too much spices or molasses. Thank you

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        January 23, 2024 at 10:01 pm

        I haven't used gingerbread cake mix but if I did I would first make them without adding any extra spices or molasses. Then if the were too bland next time I'd add the extra ingredients in. I would think the gingerbread cake mix should work great on it's own. Do let me know how they turn out!

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    3. Haley says

      December 19, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Excited to make these!! Just wondering if dough can be made ahead of time at all or if you recommended baking right away?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        December 22, 2020 at 6:01 pm

        Yay! You can make it the day before ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
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