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