Best 7 Yummy Molasses Crackles Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the irresistible allure of molasses crackles, a nostalgic treat that embodies the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy. These delectable morsels, adorned with a glistening molasses glaze, will transport you back in time to simpler days, evoking memories of childhood gatherings and festive occasions. With their alluring aroma and captivating texture, molasses crackles are an adventure for the senses, promising a symphony of flavors in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GINGER CRACKLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Beat 1 1/2 sticks butter, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Add 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup molasses and 2 tablespoons ginger preserves. Whisk 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, a pinch of pepper, 2 teaspoons ground ginger and 1/2 teaspoon each allspice, dry mustard and salt. Stir into the butter mixture and chill 30 minutes. Roll into balls, sprinkle with sugar and bake 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

YUMMY MOLASSES CRACKLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Steps:

  • To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Nancy Caverly gave her grandmother's recipe for ginger molasses cookies a little makeover-reducing the butter and adding crystallized ginger for a spicy jolt.
  • Beat butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and molasses. Mix well.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger in another large bowl until well blended. Stir in crystallized ginger.
  • Blend the flour mixture into the butter mixture a cup at a time, mixing well, until it is all incorporated. Chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375degreesF. Lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Place the remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a shallow dish. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll in the sugar. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the cookies, in batches, until they crackle on top, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Per cookie: 79 calories; 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g mono unsaturated fat); 9 mg cholesterol; 16 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 106 mg sodium; 43 mg potassium
  • 1 Carbohydrate Servings
  • Exchanges: 1 carbohydrate (other)

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 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 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

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

CRACKLE-TOP MOLASSES COOKIES



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Found this in an old cookie cook book that I bought at a used book sale. They are very delicious and quite easy to make. ENJOY!!

Provided by Janet W

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 45 2inch cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 -2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup sugar, about

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large bowl, combine oil and 1 cup sugar.
  • Add egg, beating well.
  • Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
  • If necessary, add a little more flour to make a firm dough.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
  • Roll in 1/3 cup of sugar.
  • Place 3-inces apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown and tops crack.
  • Cool on racks.

Tips:

  • Use parchment paper to line the baking sheets. This will make it easier to remove the crackles once they've cooled.
  • Don't overcook the crackles. They should be golden brown and slightly bubbly, but not hard or brittle.
  • Let the crackles cool completely before breaking them into pieces. This will help prevent them from crumbling.
  • Store the crackles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Molasses crackles are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these sweet and crunchy treats that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give molasses crackles a try.

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