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    Molasses Crackle Cookies

    Published: Dec 11, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2021 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Molasses Crackle Cookies are easy to make and are packed with your favorite spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. The dough comes together quickly, chills in the fridge, and then is rolled in sugar before baking.

    The result is a chewy cookie loaded with warm molasses flavor that everyone loves. It is the perfect cookie for holiday cookie trays.

    *I am partnering with Dixie Crystals to bring you this cookie recipe. Click HERE to see the full recipe.

    A tray with Molasses Crackle Cookies stacked on it

    I found a new cookie to add to our Christmas baking list.  Each year we pick out about 8-10 cookie and candy recipes to make for the holidays. 

    Most of the recipes we choose are tried and true favorites like these Peanut Butter Cup Cookies, these colorful Christmas kiss cookies, and these Peppermint Snowball Cookies. Each year I try to find one or two new recipes to add to our baking day.

    These chewy molasses cookies are definitely going on the list from now on.  I loved how chewy and delicious they were.

    A stack of molasses crackle cookies on a white and brown tray with greenery behind it

    My husband's favorite type of cookies are plain and simple.  I'm the one that likes all the extras plus more when it comes to cookies and desserts. These Chocolate Cherry Cookies are more of what I like in a cookie.

    A few years ago I made these Spiced Maple Cookies, and my husband and our oldest son went absolutely nuts over them.

    If I remember right, they finished the batch in less than 2 days. That never happens!

    Overhead picture of the ingredients needed to make molasses crackle cookies on a blue background

    Since they loved them so much, this year I decided to use that recipe as my inspiration to make dark molasses cookies.

    The maple cookies had a mixture of white and brown sugar, but for the molasses cookies all dark brown sugar gave them more flavor and a chewier texture.

    Ingredients:

    • Butter - Using unsalted butter helps you have complete control over the flavor of your baked goods. Make sure to set it out ahead of time, so it can soften.
    • Sugars - This recipe uses dark brown sugar in the dough and granulated sugar on the outside.
    • Egg - one egg helps to bind with the flour to provide a chewy texture.
    • Molasses - gives the cookies their dark color and sweet taste
    • Baking Soda - reacts with the molasses and brown sugar during the baking process and helps with the browning
    • Salt - balances and adds flavor to the dough
    • Spices - a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves give these cookies a spicy flavor
    • Flour - holds and gives structure to cookies. Too little and cookies will not hold a shape and too much makes cookies tasteless
    Four pictures collaged together showing how to make the dough for molasses crackle cookies
    Overhead picture of a round tray with molasses crackle cookies stacked and scattered on it

    These are the perfect plain and simple cookie. If you want to give these old fashioned molasses cookies a fun holiday flair, dip half the cookie in white chocolate and add some sprinkles.

    How to make Molasses Crackle Cookies:

    1. Beat the brown butter and sugar until light and creamy.
    2. Add the egg and molasses and beat until mixed.
    3. Stir in the dry ingredients and spices.
    4. Refrigerate the dough for one hour.
    5. Scoop into 24 balls. Roll in granulated sugar and bake.

    FYI: I am sharing the ingredients and directions for these cookies on Dixie Crystals.  Click HERE to see the full recipe.

    Overhead picture of molasses crackle cookies stacked on a round wood tray

    More Christmas cookie recipes:

    • Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies
    • Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies
    • Peppermint Snowball Cookies
    • Homemade Little Debbie Cherry Cordials
    • Peppermint Mocha Pudding Cookies
    A stack of molasses crackle cookies on a wood tray with more cookies beside the stack
    Two pictures of Molasses Crackle Cookies collaged together with a red text box

    *Dixie Crystals has sponsored this recipe and post.  All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Thank you for letting me share products and brands we use and love. See my disclosure policy for more information.*

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    Jocelyn is the owner and creator of Inside BruCrew Life where she loves to share semi-homemade recipes with flair that anyone can recreate in their own kitchen. Jocelyn is married and has three kids. She loves to workout, enjoys trips to Disney, and relaxing at the beach.

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    1. Judy

      December 13, 2020 at 6:52 am

      Save these recipes. Will try them soon.

      Reply
    2. pat watson

      December 11, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      Wow...they look yummy

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