Molasses Crinkle cookies are the molasses version of the famous and very popular Chocolate Crinkles (Kringles).
I love the flavor of ginger and molasses blended in this rich chewy cookie. I especially delighted when I have a large glass of cold milk to swirl the Molasses Crinkle Cookies in before taking a bite. They are an easy-to-make cookie that you can enjoy anytime. Put them on your baking list to try for the holiday season.
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- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup (firmly-packed) brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 21/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
- 3/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
- 2 teaspoons ginger, ground
- Granulated sugar
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In a large bowl, mix together the soft shortening, brown sugar, egg, molasses.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Gradually stir in with the shortening mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough at least 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
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Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls, sugared side up, about 3 inches apart on prepared cookies sheet.
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Bake just until set, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately remove from cookie sheet.
Source: This recipe originally came from an older Betty Crocker Cookbook that I received for a wedding gift.
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