Holiday Cookie Recipe From The White House

Recipe and info provided by USA.gov

Nothing like a sweet treat to nibble on while wrapping gifts, right?

Try these GINGER CRINKLES, a recipe from the White House Pastry Kitchen:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

pinch of salt

1 tsp dried ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ cup granulated sugar (for dipping)

8 oz. (2 sticks) butter, room temperature

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar

2 whole eggs 

¹⁄³ cup molasses

2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Beat butter and brown sugar in large mixing bowl until creamy.

3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Add molasses and fresh ginger. 

5. Combine flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a small mixing bowl.

6. Add the flour mixture to large mixing bowl, and stir until combined.

7. Use a small spoon to scoop cookies into small balls, dip in  ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and place onparchment-lined baking sheet sugar side up.

8. Bake at 350° F for 12 minutes, or less if you like them chewy.

9. Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.

Yields 30-36 cookies