Molasses Crinkles (Cookies) Recipe

Name: Molasses Crinkles (Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger (we used 1 full teaspoon); 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup grandma's molasses (NOT black strap or barbados molasses !!); granulated sugar, for sugaring tops cookie

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger (we used 1 full teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup grandma's molasses (NOT black strap or barbados molasses !!)
granulated sugar, for sugaring tops cookie

1
Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
2
Beat together shortening, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with a paddle attachment) or 6 minutes with a handheld mixer.
3
Add egg and molasses, beating until combined.
4
Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture (1 cup at a time, scrape down) until combined.
5
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
6
Roll 1 heaping teaspoon of dough into a 1-inch ball WITH WET HANDS, then dip 1 end of the the ball in granulated sugar.
7
Make more cookies in the same manner, arranging them, sugar side up, 2 inches apart on 2 ungreased baking sheets.
8
Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until undersides are golden brown, 10 - 12 minutes total.
9
Cool cookies on sheets 1 minute, then remove from baking sheets and transfer to racks to cool completely.

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger (we used 1 full teaspoon), and more.

Yes, Molasses Crinkles (Cookies) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Molasses Crinkles (Cookies)

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