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Gingerbread Molasses Crinkle Cookies

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A soft, chewy cookie with the classic spicy gingerbread flavor and a bit of molasses depth, finished with a crackled sugar coating for extra sweetness and crunch.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup unsulfured molasses
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and molasses to the mixture, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. The dough will be thick.
  6. Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for easier handling.
  7. After chilling, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Then roll each ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
  8. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly soft.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optional: Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra festive touch before serving.

Keywords: Ginger molasses cookies, Soft ginger cookies, Christmas cookies

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