Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour.
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger.
03 - ¾ teaspoon ground cloves.
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
05 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
06 - 1 teaspoon baking powder.
07 - ¼ teaspoon baking soda.
08 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
09 - 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar.
10 - 2 eggs.
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
12 - ¼ cup molasses.
13 - 4 tablespoons melted butter, unsalted.
14 - ½ cup granulated sugar.
15 - ½ cup powdered sugar.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325ºF and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine flour, spices, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - Whisk brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until frothy. Add butter and molasses.
04 - Combine wet and dry ingredients, let rest 15 minutes to thicken.
05 - Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar on separate plates.
06 - Scoop dough, roll in granulated sugar first, then powdered sugar.
07 - Bake 12 minutes until crackled but still soft in cracks. Cool on sheet.

# Notes:

01 - Dough will be sticky like brownie batter before resting.
02 - Use spoon to transfer dough to sugar for easier handling.
03 - Makes about 24 cookies, 12 per sheet.