Description
Deliciously chewy and spiced, these Molasses Crackle Cookies bring warmth and nostalgia to your dessert table.
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 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 bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls, then roll in granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the middle.
- Let them cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra kick, consider adding a pinch of black pepper to the spice mixture.
- 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,Baking