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Molasses Crinkles

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"We make these every year for Christmas and are always a sure-to-please treat."
Molasses Crinkles Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 67 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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Original recipe yield 3 -4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cream the shortening and the brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Add the flour mixture to the shortening mixture and mix well. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 to 3 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  4. Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Roll balls in sugar and place 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool for one minute before transferring to a wire rack to continue cooling.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by STEPHANIE BICE 
This is a helpful hint to everyone that bakes cookies that get hard the second day. It sounds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by kjf330 
These are the cookies my grandmother has made for my entire life. They are now my husband's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2005 by CRISTEELEE 
I made this recipe for Christmas giveaway - along with several others. I have been asked for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by AUBREY_CLAIR 
The first time I made these, my husband took one bite and proclaimed them the best cookies I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by CRYSTALYNN21 
These were very tasty!! I rolled them in sugar again after they came out of the oven. Made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by BLERVAAG 
These cookies were terrific! They are the one and only mlasses cookies I'll ever make. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by Carni 
These were quite good, but with a few changes they were OUTSTANDING. Prepare recipe as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by FREMAR 
These are excellent and easy to make. Just so delicious you will never buy a box of ginger... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by BENNYLOU 
These cookies are delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2003 by LSVW1117 
These are excellent cookies with great flavor. Will make these again and again. Great with... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Molasses Crinkles

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 79

  • Total Fat: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 68mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 0.7g

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