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Spicy Molasses Crackles
 
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Prep Time: 24 Minutes
Cook Time: 24 Minutes
Ready In: 48 Minutes
Servings: 38
For easy cleanup, line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons molasses
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl.
3. 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.)
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Place balls 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on pans. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com