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molasses crinkles

Molasses Crinkles

Michelle
Chewy, spiced Molasses Crinkle cookies with a sugar-crackled top a cozy classic everyone loves.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and molasses: Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined and smooth.
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  • Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  • Roll and coat in sugar: Scoop dough into small balls and roll each one in granulated sugar.
  • Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until crinkled on top.
  • Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra chewiness, don’t overbake. Molasses flavor deepens as the cookies sit overnight.
Keyword Molasses Crinkles