Molasses crinkles cookies are a classic holiday treat that is sure to bring back fond memories of Christmases past. These soft and chewy cookies are flavored with molasses, ginger, and cinnamon, and they are coated in a layer of granulated sugar before they are baked. The result is a cookie that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a delicious molasses flavor that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and will produce delicious molasses crinkles cookies that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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CHEWY MOLASSES CRINKLE COOKIES
These Chewy Molasses Crinkle Cookies have that perfect combination of crispy on the outside (in a buttery sort of way), and chewy on the inside.
Provided by Crosby's Molasses
Categories cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat butter and sugar. Add egg then molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
- Stir into butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Form it into walnut-sized balls. Dip the tops in sugar and place them 2" apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes.
MOLASSES CRINKLES (COOKIES)
My good friend Mardi made these during our Operation Baking Girls 'baking day', to ship overseas to our chosen soldier. These are very tasty, remind me of ginger snaps somewhat. Thin and crispy, perfect for fall and winter baking.
Provided by kitty.rock
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 dozen cookies, 72 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add egg and molasses, beating until combined.
- Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture (1 cup at a time, scrape down) until combined.
- Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- 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.
- Make more cookies in the same manner, arranging them, sugar 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 - 12 minutes total.
- Cool cookies on sheets 1 minute, then remove from baking sheets and transfer to racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 54.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.5
MOLASSES CRINKLES
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
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
MOLASSES CRINKLES
Super soft, chewy and fresh tasting Molasses cookies. I always prefer to under bake cookies so they're soft but if you prefer a crisper version, just add a few minutes to the baking time
Provided by Clever Cooking
Categories Dessert
Time 38m
Yield 24 Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cream together butter and sugars. Add egg, vanilla and molasses and continue beating until incorporated.
- Stir dry ingredients together in a separate bowl; then add to creamed mixture. Mix together. The dough will be soft; add a little extra flour if you like. Watch the video for tips on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM21ykIsqUA.
- Roll the cookie dough into one inch balls. Roll the balls in additional sugar and place on baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a couple minutes and remove to wire rack to continue cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 134.2, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.7
MOLASSES CRACKLE COOKIES
You can treat yourself to one or two of my crackle cookies without guilt. Most molasses cookies are loaded with butter and have way too much sugar, but not mine. You would never know these are so low in fat.- Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly. Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEWY MOLASSES-SPICE COOKIES
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a jar of these spice cookies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
- Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat.
- Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges of cookies are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes (cookies can be baked two sheets at a time, but they will not crackle uniformly). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.
RASPBERRY MOLASSES CRINKLES
A soft molasses cookie with a raspberry center. The flavors together are amazing!
Provided by Heather Lapp Cresmen
Categories Desserts Cookies Thumbprint Cookie Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the butter-flavored shortening and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth, and add the molasses and egg. Beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, and stir in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Form the dough into a ball, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place the sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Cut the dough into 4 pieces, and cut each quarter into 12 small pieces. Roll each piece into a 1 1/4 inch ball, and dip the balls into the sugar. Place the cookies, sugar side up, onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Using your thumb or the end of a wooden spoon, make an indentation in each cookie ball about 1/2 inch deep. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each thumbprint.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the cookies are just set but not hard. Let cool for 1 minute before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
CRACKLE TOP MOLASSES COOKIES
These cookies taste like gingersnaps.
Provided by Laurie
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a large bowl mix oil and 1 cup of sugar. Add egg, beat well. Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda and spices. If necessary, add more flour to make a firm dough.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until tops crack. Remove from baking sheet and cool on rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 109.4 mg, Sugar 13 g
MOLASSES SPICE CRINKLE
This classic molasses crinkles recipe is for easy spiced cookies, using Gold Medal® flour - perfect for your dessert plate.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and allspice; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sparkling sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes (tops will crack) or just until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 65 mg
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the flour and cocoa powder gradually until the dough just comes together.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll them in granulated sugar.
- Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Conclusion:
Molasses crinkles are a classic holiday cookie that is sure to please everyone. They are soft and chewy with a crispy exterior and a rich, molasses flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make these delicious cookies at home. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give molasses crinkles a try!
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