One of my favorite recipes in this cookbook is one my mother made every Christmas -- and lots of other times, too. Molasses Crinkles have always been a favorite; the fact that they are both simple to make and delicious to eat makes them a must over the holidays!
Here's the recipe:
Molasses Crinkles
Mix together thoroughly:
3/4 cup soft shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
Sift together and stir in:
2-1/4 cups sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts. Dip tops in sugar. Place, sugared-side-up, 3" apart on greased baking sheet (I just use parchment paper). Sprinkle each cooky with 2-3 drops water to produce a crackled surface. Bake at 375 10-12 minutes, just until set but not hard (these should be soft when you eat them). Makes 2-1/2 to 3 dozen.
3 comments:
I came across your blog through ingredient spotlight! I'm going to try the molasses crinkles this Christmas...they sound delicious!
I have that same antique cookbook!! Just like yours, mine is falling apart and I'm afraid to use it. I will have to try to find a new one!
My mom makes these and I love them, but I don't think I've ever made them myself. That needs to change!
Katie, thanks for stopping by. The molasses crinkles are truly a fall/winter tradition in our home. By the way, I think you could get the reprinted version of the cookbook thru Amazon.
Tiffany -- I'd love to know how you like them. The kids enjoy rolling the little cookie balls, dipping them in sugar, and sprinkling the water drops.
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