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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

These cozy gingerbread crinkle cookies are packed with spices and cocoa, perfect for the holiday season and guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone who enjoys them.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar For dusting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined—don't overmix!
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  8. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until thoroughly coated.
  9. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until crinkles form on the surface.
  11. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For freezing, separate layers with parchment paper.

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