Molasses Spice Crinkle Cookies
Rich and delicious southern molasses ginger spice crinkle cookies.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 Cups shortening
- 1/2 Cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 Cup dark brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon roasted cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
Coating
- 1 Cup White Sparkling Sugar Crystals
Instructions
- Beat the shortening at medium speed until fluffy; add the sugars and combine at medium speed until combined. Add the egg and molasses, mix until combined, don't forget to scrape the sides!
- In a separate bowl: combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Whisk together.
- Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture 1/2 Cup at a time. Mix on low, scraping the sides between each addition.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour
- Pre-heat the oven to 375°F
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Roll the chilled dough into 1/4" to 1/2" balls
- Roll the balls in the white sparkling sugar crystals and space them 2" a part on the cookie sheet
- Bake for 8 - 10 minutes
- The cookies may be soft, but they will firm up as they cool
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, and then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling
Servings: 3 doz