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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap
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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a festive holiday treat featuring a soft and chewy texture infused with classic gingerbread spices and coated in a crackled powdered sugar crust. Perfect for cookie swaps, gifting, or enjoying with warm beverages, these cookies bring warmth, spice, and holiday cheer with every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Coating

  • Powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt for even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy to create a smooth, aerated base for tender cookies.
  3. Add Molasses and Egg: Mix the egg and molasses into the creamed butter and sugar until fully incorporated, adding moisture and the classic gingerbread flavor and color.
  4. Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until the dough comes together to avoid tough cookies.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour or overnight to firm it up and deepen the flavors.
  6. Form and Coat Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls using a spoon or cookie scoop, then roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to create the signature crinkle effect.
  7. Bake and Cool: Place dough balls on parchment-lined baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill is Crucial: Refrigerating helps the dough firm up for easy rolling and enhances flavor.
  • Roll Twice in Powdered Sugar: For extra crinkles and a snowy coating, roll dough balls in powdered sugar twice before baking.
  • Watch Baking Time: Remove cookies when edges set to keep centers chewy and soft.
  • Use Fresh Spices: Freshly ground spices improve flavor intensity noticeably.
  • Don’t Overmix: Mix only until combined to avoid dense or rubbery cookies.

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