Crackle Top Molasses Cookies

The molasses crackle cookies from this recipe taste like gingersnaps, thanks to ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.66666668653488 cup vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until tops crack, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove cookies from the baking sheet and cool on a rack.

Step 3

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 4

Mix oil and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add egg; beat well.

Step 5

Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Add more flour to make a firm dough if needed.