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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 18, 2024
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This classic molasses crinkles recipe is for easy spiced cookies, using Gold Medal® flour - perfect for your dessert plate.

Molasses Spice Crinkles

  • Prep Time 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 36
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup coarse white sparkling sugar
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and allspice; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sparkling sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 9 to 11 minutes (tops will crack) or just until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition

110 Calories
4g Total Fat
0g Protein
18g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
110
Total Fat
4g
0%
Saturated Fat
1g
0%
Sodium
65mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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