Winter Solstice Crinkle Cookies

Crinkle cookies are a holiday classic. Infusing them with festive herbs makes them the perfect treat for winter solstice celebrations. The shortest day of the year, it has long been seen as a time to honor the darkness and celebrate the return of the light.

Since ancient times, winter solstice rituals have involved plants. These cookies honor that tradition by incorporating herbs that have rich symbolism and unique flavors to celebrate the longest night.

Oranges are associated with the sun and have a positive uplifting energy to remind us of longer days to come. Spicy cinnamon and ginger are warming on cold winter nights. Ever green pine is a symbol of resilience and hope.

Winter Solstice Crinkle Cookies

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Course: Dessert

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

Dough

• 1 cup panela or brown sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp orange exrtract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 2 tsp pine powder
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder

Coating

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pine powder
• 1/4 tsp ginger powder

Equipment

• 1 large mixing bowl
• 2 baking sheet
• parchment paper

Method

 

1. Mix together panela (or brown sugar), butter, eggs, and orange extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir until combined. Mix in the salt, spices, flour, and baking powder.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
3. When it’s time to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and toss in the coating. Place on the baking sheet, spacing evenly.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cookies have puffed up and turned a light golden color.
6. Let the cookies cool completely then store in an airtight container.