molasses crinkles

Cape Coral, FL
Updated on May 10, 2012

From the BHG Best Loved Reader Recipes Winners from 1930 to Today. The winner is listed as Perle Hinshaw, St Louis, Mo

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup mild-flavored molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar

How To Make molasses crinkles

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and molasses until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough for 30 to 60 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • Step 2
    Place coarse sugar in a bowl. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll balls in coarse sugar to coat.
  • Step 3
    Place balls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until edges are set and tops are crackled. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. Makes 30 cookies

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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