Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

 

Wanted to make Molasses cookies today as they're a favorite and it's that time of year. Kids pulled out the ingredients and we didn't have what we needed. PIVOT. So I found this recipe we had everything we needed (almost) but made it work. These have now become probably my all time favorite Christmas cookie. They're almost on the verge of savory. Because no one wants to read an entire book before the recipe. I present to you the best cookie you've ever made. 

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

3/4 cup salted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp ground ginger

2 tsp cinnamon 

Powdered sugar

*When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375° and line cookie sheets with parchment paper

1) Cream butter and brown sugar until completely combined

2) Add in egg and molasses, mix until the dough is fluffy

3) Add in baking soda and spices

4) Mix the flour in, 1/2 a cup at a time

5) Refrigerate for 1-2 hours (do not skip this part)

6) Roll the cookie dough into a ball, then roll in powdered sugar

7) Bake the cookies @ 375° for 9-10 minutes. 

8) Place on wire rack to cool

Mangia! Mangia!