Best 11 Molasses Crinkles Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of molasses crinkles, a classic cookie that combines the rich, robust flavor of molasses with a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. These bite-sized treats are characterized by their distinct crackled surface, which adds an irresistible textural contrast to their tender crumb. With variations ranging from traditional to modern interpretations, this article offers a diverse collection of molasses crinkle recipes that cater to every taste and skill level.

From the classic molasses crinkle cookie recipe that uses simple ingredients to create timeless flavor, to variations that incorporate unique spices like ginger or cinnamon for a warm, aromatic twist, these recipes explore the versatility of this beloved cookie. Discover gluten-free and vegan alternatives that cater to dietary restrictions without compromising on taste, and find inspiration in unique takes on the classic, such as molasses crinkle cookies with a maple glaze or a chocolate chip twist.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning visuals to ensure your molasses crinkles turn out perfectly every time. Embrace the nostalgia of this traditional treat while exploring innovative flavor combinations and techniques, and create a batch of molasses crinkles that will become a cherished favorite among family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Thick, chewy cookies with crackled sugary tops. Perfect for an after-school snack with cold milk.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mild-flavor molasses or full-flavor molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg thoroughly in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls, sugared sides up, 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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We make these every year for Christmas and are always a sure-to-please treat.

Provided by Elisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Cream the shortening and the brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 to 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll balls in sugar and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for one minute before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOLASSES PEANUT BUTTER CRINKLES



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Plump sugar-topped cookies that taste just like Mary Jane candies. I tone down the ginger and cloves for my toddlers.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix together the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, molasses and egg in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well blended.
  • For each cookie, shape a generous tablespoon of dough into a ball and roll in granulated sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until just set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 397.4 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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The zing of ginger and the sweetness of molasses combine in perfect proportions in this cookie, sent to us by Jane Booth Vollers of Chester, Connecticut. Her grandmother, Helen Dougherty, made batches and batches of them every holiday season.

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Winter     Family Reunion     Edible Gift     Cinnamon     Clove     Molasses     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
About 1/3 cup sanding or granulated sugar* for tops of cookies

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  • Beat together shortening, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 minutes with a handheld. Add egg and molasses, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until combined.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Roll 1 heaping teaspoon of dough into a 1-inch ball with wet hands, then dip 1 end of ball in sanding sugar. Make more cookies in same manner, arranging them, sugared side up, 2 inches apart on 2 ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until undersides are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes total, then cool on sheets 1 minute. Transfer to racks to cool completely. Make more cookies with remaining dough on cooled baking sheets.
  • *Available at Sweet Celebrations (800328-6722).

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES CRINKLES



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"These cookies are about red checked fabrics, and aprons, and wonderful smells. You can sandwich these together with cream cheese in the middle..or ice cream..or pumpkin butter...or... Cold milk or coffee are essential!" Source: http://www.bakingdelights.com/2007/08/10/old-fashioned-molasses-crinkles/

Provided by Eris4752

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4-1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup grandma's molasses
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined.
  • Beat together shortening, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 minutes with a handheld. Add egg and molasses, beating until combined. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture until combined.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 375°F.
  • Roll 1 heaping teaspoon of dough into a 1-inch ball with wet hands, then dip 1 end of ball in sanding sugar. Make more cookies in same manner, arranging them, sugared side up, 2 inches apart on two ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until undersides are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes total, then cool on sheets 1 minute. Transfer to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 108.7, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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This is one of my all time FAVORITE cookies and my grandmother always made them just for me! These are thick, chewy with crackled sugary tops! Nice rich flavor!

Provided by Linda Kauppinen

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

MIX THOROUGHLY:
3/4 c soft shortening
1 c brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/4 c molasses
SIFT TOGETHER AND STIR IN:
2 1/4 c sifted gold medal flour
2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cloves, ground
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp ginger, ground

Steps:

  • 1. Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts Dip tops in sugar. Place sugared side up, 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with 2 or 3 drops of water to produce a crackled surface
  • 2. Bake just until set but not hard. 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

RASPBERRY MOLASSES CRINKLES



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A soft molasses cookie with a raspberry center. The flavors together are amazing!

Provided by Heather Lapp Cresmen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 egg
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

  • Mix the butter-flavored shortening and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth, and add the molasses and egg. Beat until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes, and stir in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt. Form the dough into a ball, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place the sugar in a shallow bowl.
  • Cut the dough into 4 pieces, and cut each quarter into 12 small pieces. Roll each piece into a 1 1/4 inch ball, and dip the balls into the sugar. Place the cookies, sugar side up, onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Using your thumb or the end of a wooden spoon, make an indentation in each cookie ball about 1/2 inch deep. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each thumbprint.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the cookies are just set but not hard. Let cool for 1 minute before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 68.1 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

MOLASSES CRINKLES (COOKIES)



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My good friend Mardi made these during our Operation Baking Girls 'baking day', to ship overseas to our chosen soldier. These are very tasty, remind me of ginger snaps somewhat. Thin and crispy, perfect for fall and winter baking.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 6 dozen cookies, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger (we used 1 full teaspoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup grandma's molasses (NOT black strap or barbados molasses !!)
granulated sugar, for sugaring tops cookie

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, pepper, and salt in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Beat together shortening, butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with a paddle attachment) or 6 minutes with a handheld mixer.
  • Add egg and molasses, beating until combined.
  • Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour mixture (1 cup at a time, scrape down) until combined.
  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll 1 heaping teaspoon of dough into a 1-inch ball WITH WET HANDS, then dip 1 end of the the ball in granulated sugar.
  • Make more cookies in the same manner, arranging them, sugar side up, 2 inches apart on 2 ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until undersides are golden brown, 10 - 12 minutes total.
  • Cool cookies on sheets 1 minute, then remove from baking sheets and transfer to racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 54.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 0.5

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Make and share this Molasses Crinkles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375*.
  • Mix brown sugar, shortening, egg, and molasses in a bowl.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls, dip in granulated sugar.
  • Place balls, sugared sides up, about 3" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake just until set, 10 to 12 mins.
  • Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 888.5, Fat 40.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 817.9, Carbohydrate 124.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 65.3, Protein 9

KAREN'S MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Make and share this Karen's Molasses Crinkles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger

Steps:

  • Mix first four ingredients; then sift and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Chill dough.
  • Roll into balls the size of large walnuts.
  • Dip tops in sugar.
  • Place sugared side up, 3" apart on greased baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle each cookie with 2-3 drops of water to produce a cracked surface.
  • Bake until set, not hard, 10-12 minutes, at 375°.
  • Yield: 4 doz.
  • cookies.

MOLASSES CRINKLES



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Thick, chewy cookies with crackled sugary tops. Perfect for an after-school snack with cold milk.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup mild-flavor molasses or full-flavor molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg thoroughly in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls, sugared sides up, 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg

Tips:

  • For the best results, use unsulphured molasses. It has a richer flavor and a darker color, which will give your cookies a more intense flavor and appearance.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking. This will give the cookies a sparkly, crunchy coating.
  • Bake the cookies until they are set around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Molasses crinkles are a classic holiday cookie that is easy to make and always a hit. With their chewy texture, rich molasses flavor, and crunchy sugar coating, these cookies are sure to be a favorite with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and festive treat, give molasses crinkles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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