Chewy molasses crinkled cookies with a beautiful sugary top. Enjoy these delicious cookies with a tall glass of milk!!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3dozen
Ingredients
3/4c.vegetable shortening
1 c.granulated sugar
1lg.egg
1/4c.molasses
2c.all-purpose flour
1tsp.baking powder
1tsp.baking soda
1/4tsp. salt
1 tsp.ground ginger
1tsp.ground cinnamon
1/2tsp.ground nutmeg
1/4tsp.ground cloves
1/4tsp.ground allspice
1c.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.