Molasses-Spice Crinkles

Name: Molasses-Spice Crinkles
Cook time: 1 h 11 min
Total time: 1 h 11 min
Yield: Makes 3 dozen
Ingredients: ¾ cup shortening; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; ¼ cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup sparkling sugar

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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.

Recipe by Oxmoor House October 2009

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Recipe Summary

cook:

1 hr 11 mins

total:

1 hr 11 mins

Yield:

Makes 3 dozen

Directions

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.

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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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Susan Heeney Saxton

10/14/2022

I’ve been looking for the perfect molasses cookie recipe and I’ve finally found it. These are delicious! I will be making them often!

cookiegirl40

03/15/2022

Excellent cookies. I will only put the sugar on the top from now on.
Otherwise, too messy, but love the bite!

MyRecipes Member

12/09/2020

Yum! Really enjoyed the cookies.

Debbie

07/30/2016

I thought I still had my little recipe booklets from our trip to the Home Extention during a 4-H trip. This was about 56 years ago! I still have the Brides Guide and several others but can't find my Cookie Book. The only differences are the allspice (no allspice in my recipe) and the recipe calls for a liquid dropper which I buy at the Pharmacy. And you top each rolled ball in sugar and you drop three drops of water to make the crackled top!

Mmercado0323

09/06/2014

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

08/15/2014

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

cleo1946

01/08/2013

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

laebrown

12/18/2010

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

01/25/2010

Everyone liked these cookies. Big Time favorite.

Laura48741

12/20/2009

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

12/10/2009

These cookies are excellent!

Susank1942

12/10/2009

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

12/08/2009

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.

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