Description
Few things bring back warm holiday memories like these chewy, spice-filled Molasses Crinkle Cookies. With a perfect balance of ginger, cinnamon, and rich molasses, they deliver comfort and festive flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and black pepper in a bowl.
2. In another large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg and molasses until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until fully combined.
5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with granulated sugar.
8. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cracked but soft in the center.
10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps create the signature cracks.
Don’t overbake—cookies firm up as they cool.
Use a cookie scoop for even sizes and consistent baking.
For a vegan version, use flax egg and dairy-free butter.
Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft for days.
Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months—bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: molasses cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday baking, Christmas cookies