Molasses Crinkle Cookies

Thick, chewy cookies with crackled sugary tops. Perfect for a Holiday Cookie Tray.

Molasses Cookie

Steps

1. Mix shortening, brown sugar, molasses and egg thoroughly in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
 
2. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheet. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar. Place balls, sugared sides up, 3 inches apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 2 or 3 drops of water.
 
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until set but not hard. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
 

Nutrition

100 Calories, 5 g Total Fat, 1 g Protein, 13 g Total Carbohydrate
 

Servings: 48