Molasses Crinkles
Chewy molasses crinkled cookies with a beautiful sugary top. Enjoy these delicious cookies with a tall glass of milk!!
Servings: 3 dozen
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. vegetable shortening
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1 lg. egg
- 1/4 c. molasses
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1 c. sparkling sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Add flour mixture a 1/4 cup at a time to the shortening mixture, beat on low speed, blending well after each addition. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and roll in sparkling sugar. Place 2-inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Tops will crack. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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