Molasses Crinkle Cookies – Classic, rich, soft, chewy and delicious Christmas cookies with the warm flavors of molasses and spices. They’re an irresistible addition to any holiday cookie tray.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time11 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Cookies, molasses crinkle cookies
In a medium bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and baking soda. Mix everything until combined using a spoon and keep it aside until use.
Add softened butter and packed dark brown sugar to a mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer.
Mix until fluffy and light. Add molasses and milk to the wet ingredients.
Mix everything until well combined.
Add the prepared flour-spice mixture to the butter mixture and gently mix until dough forms.
Cover the dough and let it chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until it is firm.
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep it aside.
Divide the chilled cookie dough into 12 cookie balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop. Roll cookie dough into round balls.
Roll dough balls in granulated sugar until well coated.
Roll the sugar coated dough balls in powdered sugar. Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven at 190 C for 11-12 minutes.
Cool them on a cooling rack and store in an airtight container.