Karen's Molasses Crinkles

Infused with the warm, nostalgic flavors of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, Karen's Molasses Crinkles are soft, chewy cookies with perfectly crackled tops that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Made with rich molasses and a touch of brown sugar, these cookies deliver a deep caramelized sweetness and subtle spice that’s ideal for the holiday season or anytime you crave a comforting treat. The dough is rolled in granulated sugar before baking, creating a lightly crisp exterior that beautifully contrasts the tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Ready in under 30 minutes, these easy molasses cookies are the perfect pairing for a steaming mug of tea or coffee and can be stored for up to a week—if they last that long! Bake a batch of these crowd-pleasing crinkles today for a timeless dessert that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 Large egg
• 2.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. You can use a hand or stand mixer for this step.

Step 3

Mix in the molasses and egg, beating until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them between your palms to make them smooth.

Step 7

Roll each ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated, then place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops have a crinkled appearance. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your molasses crinkles with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(800.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3060.6

Total Fat 79.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3284.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 566.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 354.9g
Protein 35.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 448.2mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 1841.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.0%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 72.5%