Molasses Peanut Butter Crinkles Recipe
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Molasses Peanut Butter Crinkles

By: Rachel 
"Plump sugar-topped cookies that taste just like Mary Jane candies. I tone down the ginger and cloves for my toddlers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Mix together the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, molasses and egg in a large bowl.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well blended.
  4. For each cookie, shape a generous tablespoon of dough into a ball and roll in granulated sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until just set. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 290 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Treat   view full review
I thought the flavor of the cookie was pretty good. But like another reviewer said - It only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by wendyn   view full review
These had a very unusual taste. The texture out of the oven was not good at all. The texture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by DEBI S   view full review
I wanted something a little different and with some nutritional value for my toddlers. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2006 by danseurchef   view full review
LOVELY appearance, taste, texture, and smell! Next time I will use less ginger and/or cloves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2005 by SKOONUS   view full review
This is a great molasses cookie recipe! I rolled the cookies in cinnamon/sugar mixture....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2009 by KBots Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I'm a little sad that these didn't turn out as good as I'd hoped! The peanut butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by FRAMBUESA   view full review
These are SOOO good. Once they have cooled they're slightly crispy but chewy in the middle,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by karetha   view full review
They were so good! The peanut and spices were a great combination, and the molasses...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by DIANAS6   view full review
Great, original cookie. Can easily pass as a gourmet dessert if disguised properly.......Great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by LESLIE30   view full review
i couldn't resist trying these cookies because i grew up with mary jane candy (back when they...

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