Description
Indulge in the warm, rich flavors of Molasses Crackle Cookies, perfect for any occasion, with their delightful crackly tops and chewy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
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 packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll them into balls, and then roll them in granulated sugar.
- Place the rolled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they are crackled on top but still soft in the center.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Molasses Crackle Cookies,Dessert,Cookies,American,Holiday Baking