RECIPE: Molasses Crinkles

This is a Betty Crocker inspired recipe that founder, Rosalind, used to enjoy making as a child.  They are wonderful ginger biscuits dipped in sugar to give that extra crunch!

INGREDIENTS

¼ lb/125g butter + 2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
1 cup soft brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses and golden syrup mixed
2 cups plain flour
½ teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda

METHOD

1. Cream butter and sugar together.
2. Add the egg and continue creaming until light.
3. Then add molasses and syrup mixture and mix in well.
4. Mix dry ingredients into mixture until well blended.
5. Place in refrigerator until chilled.
6. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts.
7. Dip tops in sugar.
8. Place sugared side up 3″ apart on greased baking sheet.
9. Sprinkle each biscuit with 2 or 3 drops of water to produce a crackled surface.
10. Bake in oven 375ºF/180ºC just until set but not hard for about 10 – 12 minutes
11. Remove to cooking rack.

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