Best 9 Molasses Crinkles Cookies Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY MOLASSES CRINKLE COOKIES



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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

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
2 cups + 2 Tbsp. flour (spooned in)
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
Sugar for dipping

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)



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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

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

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



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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

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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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

12 tablespoons of softened butter
1/3 cup sugar, plus additional for rolling
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups flour (half whole wheat is especially good!)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

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



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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

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 cups white whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

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



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses

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



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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

¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup seedless raspberry jam

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



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These cookies taste like gingersnaps.

Provided by Laurie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
⅓ cup white sugar

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



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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

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup coarse white sparkling sugar

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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