Yield: 24 Cookies
Molasses Crackle Cookies
These Molasses Crackle Cookies are remarkably easy to make and are packed with your favorite winter-season spices: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Chill Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour*
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated Sugar
Instructions
- Beat butter and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add egg and molasses and beat again.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and spices and mix until dough comes together. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Use a cookie scoop to make 24 even dough balls. Roll each into a ball and roll in granulated sugar. Place 12 balls on a plate in refrigerator. Place other 12 on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Let cool on pan for 3-4 minutes, then gently remove and place on parchment paper to cool. Bake remaining dough balls. Let cookies cool completely before placing in sealed container.
Notes
*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.
This recipe was made using Dixie Crystals Sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 157mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.