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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

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These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with warm holiday spices. Their cracked surface dusted with powdered sugar makes them as beautiful as they are delicious!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar, coating completely.
  9. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer flavor, add a pinch of black pepper to the dry ingredients. Serve warm with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.

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