Few cookies capture the essence of the holidays quite like these soft, cinnamon-spiced crinkle cookies. With their crackled, snowy exterior and warmly fragrant center, they feel like a plateful of Christmas magic. Each bite brings together buttery richness, gentle sweetness, and a festive blend of cinnamon and nutmeg that fills the kitchen with nostalgic seasonal aromas.
This recipe is wonderfully approachable for bakers of all levels. The dough comes together quickly, and the ingredients are pantry staples you likely already have on hand during the holiday season. The key lies in the chilling step, which helps the cookies puff, crack beautifully, and bake up with just the right tender chew.
Perfect for cookie exchanges, cozy nights by the fire, or gifting to neighbors, these crinkle cookies are crowd-pleasers that disappear faster than you can make them. They also freeze well, making them a great make-ahead treat during the busiest weeks of December.
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Whether you bake them for festive gatherings or simply to enjoy with a warm cup of cocoa, these Dulce Canela Christmas Crinkle Cookies are sure to become a cherished seasonal favorite year after year.
Servings: 20–24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
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