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Soft Molasses Crinkle Cookies

A stack of soft, chewy molasses cookies, one broken in half to reveal the rich, dark interior.
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Bake thick, chewy molasses cookies with a sparkly sugar crust and a deep, warm spice flavor. These old-fashioned drop cookies are perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for rolling

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl.
  8. Roll rounded tablespoons of chilled dough into balls.
  9. Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until evenly coated.
  10. Place the sugared dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. For chewier cookies, underbake slightly.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
  • For a cracklier top, ensure the dough balls are well-coated in sugar.
  • These cookies are best when slightly underbaked for a soft, chewy texture.

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