Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Soft and chewy molasses crinkle cookies with a perfect crackled surface, delivering warm spices and rich molasses flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies are set and crackled on top.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, sprinkle the cookies with a pinch of coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar before baking.