Karen's Molasses Crinkles Recipe

These irresistible Molasses Crinkles are a family Christmas favorite! Chewy, spiced, and perfectly sweet, they're the perfect holiday treat. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this recipe will become your new Christmas baking tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 74 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for Karen's Molasses Crinkles

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How to Make Karen's Molasses Crinkles

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Molasses Crinkles!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Karen's Molasses Crinkles?

Karen's Molasses Crinkles takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Karen's Molasses Crinkles?

Karen's Molasses Crinkles has approximately 74 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Karen's Molasses Crinkles?

The key ingredients for Karen's Molasses Crinkles are Shortening, Brown Sugar, Egg, Molasses, Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.