Molasses-Spice Crinkles

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Photo: Oxmoor House
Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
11 Mins
Other Time
1 Hour
Yield
Makes 3 dozen
October 2009
RECIPE BY Oxmoor House

For centuries Southerners have treasured their jars of molasses—the cooked-down sugar cane mixture that is thick, brown, sticky and sharp with tangy flavor. From the hills of Tennessee to the plains of Georgia, the syrup was a table condiment for drizzling on biscuits and pancakes, or stirring into desserts. Still a treat today, the strong, sweet flavor of molasses balances well with a team of spices in these soft, chewy cookies crusted with sugar.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup sparkling sugar

How to Make It

Step 1

Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; beat well.

Step 2

Combine flour and next 8 ingredients, stirring well. Add one-fourth of flour mixture at a time to shortening mixture, beating at low speed after each addition until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Step 3

Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in sparkling sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake at 375° for 9 to 11 minutes. (Tops will crack.) Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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Ratings & Reviews

Mmercado0323's Review

Coelle
September 06, 2014
I was in the mood for some spiced cookies so I decided to try this recipe. These cookies are awesome! I ate about 5 and brought the rest to work for my co-workers. Each and every person loved them. Definitely give this recipe a try. FYI: When you take them out the oven they look a tad under cook but don't worry...they will be so soft and chewy. I baked them on a Sunday night and they were still soft the following Wednesday.

heathermckune1's Review

heathermckune1
August 15, 2014
These cookies are really good. I didn't have the ground ginger on hand so i added some extra cinnamon.

cleo1946's Review

cleo1946
January 08, 2013
These are really easy, and really delicous. Great holiday cookie that I will likely make all year round.

laebrown's Review

Mmercado0323
December 18, 2010
Exactly what I was looking for when I wanted to make what I've known for years as Ginger Snaps. Very straightforward recipe and easy to put together, although I just used my hand in lieu of an electric mixer.Stayed loyal to the recipe, but threw in a few quick splashes of water to bring the dough together before shaping it.Used Christmas-colored sugar for rolling, and they were a bit hit! :D

allgray824's Review

MPorter
January 25, 2010
Everyone liked these cookies. Big Time favorite.

Laura48741's Review

Laura48741
December 21, 2009
This recipe is everything I hoped it would be. I prefer soft cookies and it is hard to find a good soft spice cookie recipe. This recipe is a keeper. It will become part of my Christmas baking tradition, and make an excellent addition to my rotation for fresh baked gifts!

MPorter's Review

laebrown
December 11, 2009
These cookies are excellent!

Susank1942's Review

allgray824
December 10, 2009
Good, easy recipe. My husband loves gingerbread cookies and these are just as tasty and easier to make. Will bake to share with family and friends for the holidays.

Coelle's Review

Susank1942
December 08, 2009
I make a similar cookie by leaving out the cloves and allspice, but adding Golden Raisins..the rest is the same...they are excellent! I got the recipe from a winner on Good Morning America several years ago. These are always on my cookie list at Christmas time.