Molasses Crackle Cookies
A cookie recipe adapted from one shared by Disney Parks.
Servings 28 cookies
Cost 5
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, measure carefully or weigh (390 grams)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt (scant) -- you can omit it if you'd like
- 1 cup canola oil (I used grapeseed oil)
- 1 ¾ cup sugar (350 grams)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup mild molasses
Sugar For Rolling
- ½ cup extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Thoroughly whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt (if using).
- Cream together oil and sugar, then add egg and molasses. You can use a stand mixer or do it by hand.
- Add the flour mixture and stir until well blended. You should have a fairly soft dough.
- Shape into 28 to 30 balls. Roll the balls in reserved sugar or put them in a bag with extra sugar and shake to coat.
- Arrange on baking sheets spacing about 2 ½ inches apart.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes or until cookies appear cracked and set. Let cool on the tray for 3 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
This recipe is a great way to use natural or organic sugar - the kind that's a little darker and coarser. I use Florida Crystals.