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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

These festive cookies are a delightful blend of chewy gingerbread spice and a soft, sugary exterior. As they bake, the dough "crinkles," revealing a beautiful contrast between the dark, spicy cookie and the sweet powdered sugar coating. A Christmas classic with a fun, inviting texture! Gingerbread is synonymous with Christmas, crinkle cookies are popular, easy to make, and great for holiday cookie platters.
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Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Type de plat: Dessert, Goûter, Petit déjeuner
Cuisine: Américaine, Française
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method

Ingrédients
  

  • 2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup 100g packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup 60ml molasses (dark is best)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 60g powdered sugar, for coating

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in molasses and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine & Chill: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 1-2 hours (or up to 24 hours) to firm up.
  4. Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
  5. Roll & Coat: Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons. Roll each portion into a ball, then generously roll each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring it's completely coated.
  6. Bake: Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft, allowing the crinkles to form.
  7. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.