Best 7 Molasses Spice Crinkle Recipes

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Molasses spice crinkle cookies are a classic holiday treat that is loved by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, warm spices, and sweet molasses flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. If you're looking for the best molasses spice crinkle cookie recipe, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll share our top picks for the best recipes out there, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste and skill level.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

Provided by Elisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

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 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

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CRINKLES



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"These cookies are about red checked fabrics, and aprons, and wonderful smells. You can sandwich these together with cream cheese in the middle..or ice cream..or pumpkin butter...or... Cold milk or coffee are essential!" Source: http://www.bakingdelights.com/2007/08/10/old-fashioned-molasses-crinkles/

Provided by Eris4752

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, pepper, 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 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 two 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 108.7, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1

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

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).

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.

Tips:

  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie size and shape. This will also help the cookies bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly soft. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

These molasses spice crinkle cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They are soft and chewy with a warm, spicy flavor. The crinkled texture gives them a unique and eye-catching appearance. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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