Molasses Crinkle Cookies
These Molasses Crinkle Cookies are rich, chewy, and perfectly spiced, offering a classic holiday treat that melts in your mouth with a delightful crinkled sugar crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat 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, then stir in water and molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies are set and crinkled on top.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle some coarse sugar on top before baking for added crunch and sparkle.
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