Politics & Government
Holiday Cookie Recipe From The White House
Feeling like a sweet treat for the season? Try these ginger cookies from the pastry kitchen at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Nothing like a sweet treat to nibble on while wrapping gifts, right?
Try these GINGER CRINKLES, a recipe from the White House Pastry Kitchen:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
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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
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