Description
These Molasses Crackle Cookies are a classic holiday treat with the perfect combination of rich molasses flavor and a delightful crackly sugar crust. Soft, chewy, and bursting with warm spices, they’re sure to become a favorite in your cookie jar.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined and the dough is smooth.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat it completely.
- Bake the cookies: Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have cracked.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra spicy kick, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dough.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.
- You can use dark molasses for a richer flavor or light molasses for a milder taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 24 cookies per batch)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg