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Ginger Molasses Crinkle Cookies

These ginger crinkle cookies are perfect for winter. We serve these cookies every Christmas and they're one of my favorites.
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Cookies, Molasses Cookie Recipe, Molasses Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Author: Lindsay

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • granulated sugar for rolling cookies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line your baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside a bowl of granulated sugar for later.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together your shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add your molasses and egg and mix until combined.
  • Add all your dry ingredients and spices then mix just until it is combined.
  • Lay out a piece of cling film and place your dough on it. Wrap into a ball and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Take your dough and form it into balls and roll in the granulated sugar.
  • Place on your baking sheet and press down gently with a cup to flatten the cookie.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes and place on a cooling rack after one minute for optimum chewiness.