Spicy Molasses Crackles
- Total Time
- 0:48
- Prep
- 0:24
- Cook
- 0:24
- Serves
- 38
- Difficulty
- Easy
For easy cleanup, line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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all-purpose flour2 cup(s)
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baking soda2 tsp
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ground cinnamon1 ¼ tsp
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ground ginger¾ tsp
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ground nutmeg¼ tsp
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ground cloves⅛ tsp
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table salt⅛ tsp
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salted butter⅓ cup(s), softened
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dark brown sugar1 cup(s), packed
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egg(s)1 large
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molasses2 Tbsp
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sugar2 ½ Tbsp
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cooking spray1 spray(s)
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda and next five ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Beat butter with a mixer at medium speed until creamy; gradually add 1 cup brown sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat until smooth. (Dough will be slightly crumbly.)
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in 21⁄2 tablespoons sugar. Place balls 11⁄2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on pans. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks. Yield: 38 cookies (serving size: 1 cookie).