Old-Fashioned Molasses Crinkles Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Molasses Crinkles
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 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 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; granulated sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
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
granulated sugar

1
Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined.
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 paddle attachment) or 6 minutes with a handheld. Add egg and molasses, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until combined.
3
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375u00b0F.
4
Roll 1 heaping teaspoon of dough into a 1-inch ball with wet hands, then dip 1 end of ball in sanding sugar. Make more cookies in same manner, arranging them, sugared side up, 2 inches apart on two ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until undersides are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes total, then cool on sheets 1 minute. Transfer to racks to cool completely.

610

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Molasses Crinkles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Old-Fashioned Molasses Crinkles

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