Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Delight in these soft and chewy Molasses Crinkle Cookies, bursting with warm spices and a rich molasses flavor, perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set and the cookies are cracked on top.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra festive flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the dough before baking.
Find it online: https://cakesplustaste.com/molasses-crinkle-cookies/