Karen’s Molasses Crinkles Recipe
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Description: Make and share this delightful Karen’s Molasses Crinkles recipe from lovewithrecipes.com, perfect for cookie lovers!
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins, For Large Groups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Shortening |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1/4 cup | Molasses |
| 2 1/4 cups | Flour |
| 2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground clove |
| 1 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Ground ginger |
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 74 |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.9 mg |
| Sodium | 68.2 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 5.4 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
Servings: 48 cookies
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening, brown sugar, egg, and molasses, mixing well until smooth and creamy.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground clove, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger, then gradually stir these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, roll the dough into balls about the size of large walnuts, ensuring they are uniform for even baking.
- Dip the tops of each ball into granulated sugar, ensuring a generous coating for a delightful sweetness.
- Place the sugared balls, sugared side up, on a greased baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- To create a beautiful cracked surface, sprinkle each cookie with 2-3 drops of water before baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not hard to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield: Approximately 48 delicious cookies to share and enjoy!
