Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Chewy molasses crinkle cookies are rich and flavorful, with a warm blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Rolled in sugar for a sparkly, crackled finish, they're the perfect cozy treat for any season.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cookie Scoop 1oz or 2oz
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter flavored shortening room temp
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg room temp
- ¼ cup molasses grandma's molasses brand
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream shortening and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for 4 minutes on medium speed, until light and fluffy
- Mix in egg then molasses
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, dried mustard and salt in a separate bowl
- Add dry ingredients to the molasses mixture then mix on low speed until all flour is incorporated
- Scoop dough into 2oz balls and place on a parchment lined sheet tray. Chill at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Roll cookie dough balls in powdered sugar, dusting off the excess, then place them on prepared sheet tray 3 inches apart
- Bake 12 minutes until cookies are crackled on top. Allow to cool 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Notes
Allow cookie dough to chill after scooping to prevent spreading and allow for best outcome
Molasses Crinkle Cookies can be rolled in powdered sugar or granulated sugar for a more sparkly look
Check to make sure your baking soda is in date before using
Check cookies at 10 minutes to be sure they aren't burning. All ovens cook differently
If you don't have a 2oz cookie scoop, use a 1oz scoop and roll two 1oz scoops together in your hands to form a ball
Allow cookies to cool completely before serving
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
