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Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies for the Holiday Cookie Swap

Celebrate the holidays with these rich, chocolatey gingerbread crinkle cookies that are perfect for sharing and festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry, chill dough 30 minutes. Form into balls, coat with powdered sugar.
  4. Place on baking sheet, bake 10-12 minutes. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and shapes better.