MOLASSES SPICE CRINKLE

Molasses Spice Crinkle image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves and allspice; set aside.
In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg and molasses; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sparkling sugar. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart.
Bake 9 to 11 minutes (tops will crack) or just until set. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 65 mg