Molasses Crinkles

Name: Molasses Crinkles
Ingredients: 0.75 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 0.25 cup molasses; 2.25 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.33333298563957 cup granulated sugar for decoration

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We make these every year for Christmas and are always a sure-to-please treat.

Recipe by Elisa

Updated on July 14, 2022

11

Servings:

48

Yield:

3 to 4 - dozen

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Ingredients

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Directions

Cream the shortening and the brown sugar. Stir in the egg and molasses and mix well.
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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

79	Calories
3g	Fat
12g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 79
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 68mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 40mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.