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Crackle Top Molasses Cookies

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"These cookies taste like gingersnaps."
Crackle Top Molasses Cookies Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 100 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/3 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl mix oil and 1 cup of sugar. Add egg, beat well. Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda and spices. If necessary, add more flour to make a firm dough.
  3. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until tops crack. Remove from baking sheet and cool on rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2007 by CO 
These are the BEST molasses cookies ever! I like them better then any store bought or bakery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by HOLLYE45 
These were SO GOOD! I followed some other suggestions and here's what I ended up using: 2/3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by TUNISIANSWIFE 
I've made a few cookies that have oil in the recipe, but none like this! These were fabulous... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2007 by mscampbellsf 
I discovered this recipe when I used the ingredients search to rule out recipes that required... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by DMR 
So yummy! My mom LOVES these cookies and I made them for her birthday. I like how they're so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by CANINECLOWNS 
These are very good and so easy. Next time I'll probably add a bit more spice - perhaps a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by Scotdog 
Very good! My first batch at the specified time was too crunchy so I took the rest out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by kdoug 
The only things I changed with these cookies was the cooking time, I reduced it by four... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2007 by MELINDA2000 
So easy to make! All in one bowl! Loved these cookies - very light and crispy even. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2005 by KOLINSMOM 
These are great cookies, I make them quite often, normally about 3 batches an they are all... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Crackle Top Molasses Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 148

  • Total Fat: 6.4g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Sodium: 109mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
  • Protein: 1.4g

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