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Molasses Crinkles
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Molasses Crinkles

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease two cookie sheets
Servings 3 Dozen

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 egg beaten to blend
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer or large bowl mix butter, oil, sugars, egg and molasses until creamy.
  • Sift dry ingredients into medium size bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and stir just until all flour is incorporated. Chill dough for 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Form dough into 1-inch balls (can use small scoop abut 1 3/4-inches in diameter).
  • Roll balls in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly puffed and browned around the edges. Remove from oven and let sit on sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to racks to cool. Enjoy!