Description
Molasses Crackle Cookies are soft and chewy cookies with a rich molasses flavor, topped with a crackled sugar coating.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Form the dough into balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- These cookies can be frozen for later use.
- For a stronger spice flavor, increase the amount of ginger or cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Molasses Crackle Cookies