Best 6 Karens Molasses Crinkles Recipes

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Karen's molasses crinkles are a delightful and easy-to-make cookie that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. These soft and chewy cookies are made with a combination of molasses, sugar, and spices, which gives them a distinct flavor. The crinkled appearance of these cookies comes from rolling the dough in powdered sugar before baking, which creates a beautiful and festive look. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to produce delicious and impressive molasses crinkles that will satisfy your sweet tooth and make you the star of any gathering.

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MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Thick, chewy cookies with crackled sugary tops. Perfect for an after-school snack with cold milk.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mild-flavor molasses or full-flavor molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg thoroughly in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls, sugared sides up, 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg

KAREN'S MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Make and share this Karen's Molasses Crinkles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Mix first four ingredients; then sift and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Chill dough.
  • Roll into balls the size of large walnuts.
  • Dip tops in sugar.
  • Place sugared side up, 3" apart on greased baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle each cookie with 2-3 drops of water to produce a cracked surface.
  • Bake until set, not hard, 10-12 minutes, at 375°.
  • Yield: 4 doz.
  • cookies.

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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We make these every year for Christmas and are always a sure-to-please treat.

Provided by Elisa

Categories     Spice Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Cream the shortening and the brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll balls in sugar and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for one minute before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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We make these every year for Christmas and are always a sure-to-please treat.

Provided by Elisa

Categories     Spice Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Cream the shortening and the brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll balls in sugar and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for one minute before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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The zing of ginger and the sweetness of molasses combine in perfect proportions in this cookie, sent to us by Jane Booth Vollers of Chester, Connecticut. Her grandmother, Helen Dougherty, made batches and batches of them every holiday season.

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Winter     Family Reunion     Edible Gift     Cinnamon     Clove     Molasses     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
About 1/3 cup sanding or granulated sugar* for tops of cookies

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  • 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.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • 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 2 ungreased baking sheets.
  • 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. Make more cookies with remaining dough on cooled baking sheets.
  • *Available at Sweet Celebrations (800328-6722).

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Make and share this Molasses Crinkles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*.
  • Mix brown sugar, shortening, egg, and molasses in a bowl.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls, dip in granulated sugar.
  • Place balls, sugared sides up, about 3" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake just until set, 10 to 12 mins.
  • Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.5, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 817.9, Carbohydrate 124.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 65.3, Protein 9

Tips:

  • To make the perfect crinkle, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar before baking. This will help create the signature cracked surface.
  • If you don't have molasses, you can substitute it with an equal amount of dark brown sugar.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft. This will give them a chewy texture.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Karen's molasses crinkles are a delicious and festive holiday cookie that is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their chewy texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and beautiful appearance, these cookies are the perfect addition to any cookie platter. So next time you're looking for a special treat to bake, give Karen's molasses crinkles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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