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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for Holiday Cookie Swap Awaits!

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for Holiday Cookie Swap
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Delicious and festive gingerbread crinkle cookies perfect for holiday cookie swaps.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, scoop out dough and roll into balls, then roll in powdered sugar.
  8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a spicier cookie, add more ginger or cinnamon.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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