Soft Coffee Molasses Crackle Cookies Recipes

MOLASSES CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat sugar and oil until blended. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly. Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

MOLASSES KRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the sugar, shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and mix to combine.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger and salt. With the mixer set to low speed, add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, and mix until combined. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
• Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough, and then roll the portions into balls. Then roll in the sanding sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

SOFT COFFEE MOLASSES CRACKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine flour, soda,ginger,salt and nutmeg in bowl;set aside.
• Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat together brown sugar and shortening until fluffy.
• Beat in molasses just till blended.
• Dissolve coffee in water and add to brown sugar mixture.
• Add egg and vanilla;beat just till blended.
• Stir in flour mixture just till combined.
• Cover and refrigerate dough until firm, about 4 hrs.
• Shape dough into balls, using 1 tbsp dough.
• Roll balls in sugar.
• Place balls 2 inches apart on lightly greased sheet.
• Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes or till they are crackled on top.
• Cookies will be soft to the touch;do not overbake.
• let cookies stand for 1 minute on sheets.
• Place on rack to cool.
• Store in airtight container.
• May be frozen.

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
• Shape dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip tops into granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls, sugared sides up, about 2 inches apart.
• Bake 13 to 16 minutes or just until set and cookies appear dry. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

CRACKLE-TOP MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a large bowl, combine oil and 1 cup sugar.
• Add egg, beating well.
• Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger.
• If necessary, add a little more flour to make a firm dough.
• Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
• Roll in 1/3 cup of sugar.
• Place 3-inces apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown and tops crack.
• Cool on racks.

COFFEE-GLAZED MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. , In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into rounded tablespoonfuls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to set. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cream and coffee granules until blended; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set., Freeze option: Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to airtight containers; return to freezer. To use, roll balls in remaining sugar. Bake and decorate cookies as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

CRACKLE TOP MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a large bowl mix oil and 1 cup of sugar. Add egg, beat well. Stir in molasses, 2 cups flour, baking soda and spices. If necessary, add more flour to make a firm dough.
• Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in 1/3 cup sugar. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until tops crack. Remove from baking sheet and cool on rack.

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until light-colored and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs; set mixture aside. In another large bowl, combine flour (no need to sift), salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Gradually mix flour mixture into creamed ingredients until dough is blended and smooth. Roll dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar; place 2-1/2 in. apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 11 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool on wire rack. Store in tightly covered container to maintain softness.

SOFT MOLASSES CUTOUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Frost or dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.