Spiced Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Spiced Molasses Crinkle Cookies, a vegetarian treat perfect for the holiday season. These American-style cookies feature a soft, chewy center with a satisfying crunch, enhanced by aromatic spices like cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Ideal for those avoiding eggs and gluten, these cookies are a festive addition to any gathering.

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Get ready to bake and share these festive cookies with friends and family!

Overview

Molasses Crinkles are a classic holiday cookie, perfect for Christmas celebrations. These cookies are soft on the inside with a delightful crunch on the outside, thanks to a coating of sugar. The warm spices of cloves, cinnamon, and ginger make them a festive favorite.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 48

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.75 Cups shortening
• 1 Cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 Whole egg
• 0.25 Cup molasses
• 2.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 Teaspoon salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon cloves, ground
• 1 Teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon ginger, ground
• 0.33 Cup granulated sugar

Steps

1. Cream the shortening and brown sugar together in a large bowl. Stir in the egg and molasses, mixing well until combined.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Gradually add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture, mixing until well combined. Cover the dough and chill for at least 2 to 3 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets.
4. Roll the chilled dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place them 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for one minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delightful cookies with your loved ones during the festive season!