Yield
22 cookies
Time
1 hour 40 minutes
These classic spiced molasses crinkle cookies have a dash of white pepper and ginger, giving them a perfect balance of spiciness to the sweet powdered sugar.
‣ 2 cup all-purpose flour ‣ 1 tablespoon ground ginger ‣ 3/4 teaspoon baking soda ‣ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ‣ 1/4 teaspoon salt ‣ 1/4 teaspoon white pepper ‣ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ‣ 1 cup granulated sugar ‣ 1/4 cup molasses ‣ 1 large egg ‣ 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, chopped ‣ 1/3 cup powdered sugar
1
In a medium bowl, add the flour, ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and white pepper. Give the ingredients a thorough stir, then set the bowl aside.
2
Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + large bowl), whip together the butter, sugar, and molasses.
3
Drop the mixer speed to low and mix in the egg and the dry ingredients mixed from step 1.
4
Turn off the mixer and add the crystallized ginger to the bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold the ginger into the dough.
5
Remove the dough from the bowl, mold it onto a ball, and wrap it in plastic wrap.
6
Remove the dough ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Pinch off a piece of dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Toss the ball in the powdered sugar, then place it on the prepared baking sheet.