Old Fashioned Molasses Crinkles

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Old Fashioned Molasses Crinkles are one of the chewiest, yummiest cookies to make for the holidays, you will absolutely love them!

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time2 8

Course: 100 Best Cookies Recipes on the Planet

Keyword: Cookies, crinkles, dessert, gingerbread, holidays, molasses

Servings: -48 cookes

Author: Sweet Basil

In a bowl of a standing mixer, mix the butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until smooth, light in color and fluffy.
3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 Cup Sugar
Add the molasses and vanilla and beat until smooth.
1/4 Cup Molasses, 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
Add the egg and egg yolk and mix again until the egg is just incorporated.
1 Large Egg, 1 Egg Yolk
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, ground ginger and salt.
2 1/3 Cups Flour, 1 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger, 2 teaspoons Baking Soda, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Add to the wet ingredients and beat the dough until everything is smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and wrap tightly with saran wrap.
Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment or silpat liners.
Scoop rounded tablespoons into your hands and roll into balls.
Roll in sugar in a bowl and place on the baking sheet.
1/2 Cup Sugar
Cover the baking sheet with saran wrap and chill while you complete the next pan.
Place the bowl of dough in the fridge in between rolling and baking to help keep the dough chilled.
When the next pan is finished, place the first in the oven to bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cracks just begin to appear.
Remove from the oven and gently place on the counter to cool for two minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Repeat with remaining dough.

Store in an airtight container.