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Easy Old-Fashioned Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Delightfully chewy molasses cookies with a crackly sugar shell and soft center, perfect for any cozy occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baked Goods
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Fluffed and spooned into the measuring cup.
  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses Use light or mild for sweeter cookies.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For rolling the cookies before baking.
  • 1 cup butter Room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in molasses.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
  6. Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes if it feels sticky.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll in granulated sugar.
  2. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  4. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For soft cookies, avoid overbaking and consider chilling the dough if the kitchen is warm. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture.