Molasses Crackle Cookies

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These molasses crinkle cookies are a homemade version of the beloved treat from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, featuring a soft, chewy texture and iconic crackled tops. Made with canola oil for lasting moisture and spiced with warm flavors like ginger and cinnamon, they’re a classic holiday favorite.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas, molasses

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings servings

Calories 229kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup canola oil
2 ¼ cups sugar divided
⅓ cup molasses
1 egg
3 cups flour
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground clove

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the oil with 1 3/4 cups of the sugar.
Add in the molasses and egg. Mix together until blended.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and clove. Add into the molasses mixture and mix until combined.
Place the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in small bowl.
Use a large cookie scoop or with hand form 2-inch balls, then roll in sugar. Place on baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
Bake at 350˚F 10 to 12 minutes, but at 8 minutes check on the cookies. If the cookies are still in a mound shape, gently press with a flat spatula to help flatten the cookie. Then continue cooking until golden brown.

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