Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Craving a taste of nostalgia? Molasses Crinkle Cookies deliver warm spices, chewy goodness, and classic charm!
These old-fashioned cookies boast a rich molasses flavor and a soft, chewy center. The crackly sugar topping adds a delightful textural contrast in every bite.
Here’s why you’ll love them:
- Evokes warm memories: A taste of childhood and holiday gatherings.
- Simple to make: Perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
- Flavorful and fun: The crinkled top adds a touch of whimsy.
Ready to bring back the nostalgia and bake up a batch of deliciousness? Continue reading for the recipe below and experience the magic of Molasses Crinkle Cookies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 dozen 1x
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup sugar (plus more for rolling in)
- 1 egg
- 4 Tbsp molasses
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tsp baking soda
- melted white chocolate for dipping/drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt and baking soda.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with melted white chocolate, if desired.
Notes
You do not need to dip these into melted white chocolate but make it a little extra special if you do!
Keywords: Dessert, Cookies, Molasses, Ginger
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