Description
Soft and spiced cookies with a powdered sugar coating that crackles beautifully. Perfect for holiday baking and gifting!
Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup molasses
– 2 large eggs
– 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tsp baking soda
– ½ tsp salt
– 2 tsp ground ginger
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– ½ tsp ground cloves
– ½ tsp ground nutmeg
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Cream butter and sugar. Add molasses and eggs.
2. Whisk dry ingredients separately.
3. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Chill dough for 2 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into balls and coat with powdered sugar.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
– Chilling the dough ensures cookies don’t spread too much.
– Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
– Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American