Disney Shared Their Recipe for Molasses Crackle Cookies
While nothing beats visiting a Disney park in person, this year we learned that capturing some of that Disney magic at home is a pretty great substitute. Things like sharing the Magic Kingdom’s “Happily Ever After” fireworks show was just one of many virtual treats in Disney’s #DisneyMagicMoments campaign. That welcome push also included posting ride experiences and other behind-the-scenes content like a treasure trove of recipes to engage fans.
That’s how we learned to make the famous Dole Whip and churros, dusted with cinnamon and sugar. Even though some Disney parks have reopened, that hasn’t stopped the company from spreading the virtual love. When National Cookie Day happened earlier this month, Disney shared some inspiration, including the well-known Molasses Crackle Cookies. It looks like Disney has done it again!
You Probably Have These Ingredients on Hand
These iconic cookies are usually found at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but they are easily adapted to home kitchens. This deliciously chewy recipe packs in molasses and all the holiday flavor we could crave, which makes them perfect whether you want to leave them out for Santa or save them all for yourself.
All you need for these cookies are canola oil, sugar, molasses (we recommend dark vs. blackstrap for this recipe), an egg, flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and clove. Even if you’re a casual baker, you likely have most of this in your kitchen already. Plus, the recipe is easy to follow—just remember you need to reserve a half-cup of sugar to get that trademark crackle on top of the cookies.
Become a Molasses Master
Dark, sticky-sweet molasses is the key ingredient in some of our coziest recipes, including our own version of molasses cookies. The deep, rich flavor is sweet as sugar but lends a subtler quality that somehow signals cooler weather. Want more molasses? These sweet and savory molasses recipes will hit the spot!
Next up: Bake our favorite crinkle cookies.
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Crinkle-Top Chocolate Cookies
When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they're lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They're always part of my Christmas cookie platter. —Sarah Miller, Wauconda, Washington
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When it’s baking time, my family lobbies for these Mexican crinkle cookies. You can replace 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate with 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder plus 1 Tbsp. shortening, butter or oil.—Kim Kenyon, Greenwood, Missouri
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You’ll need just four items to whip up these delightful cookies. Confectioners’ sugar highlights the cracked tops to give them their snowflake appearance. —Linda Barry, Dianna, Texas
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Chocolate lovers will get a double dose when they bite into this cakelike cookie. The cookies are especially popular served alongside a big scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream! —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Powered-Up Molasses Cookies
These tender cookies are so soft and flavorful. You'd never guess they're also lower in fat! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
This recipe is special to me because it is totally original, my very own! The cookies are firm but not crunchy on the outside, and they're tender inside. The powdered sugar makes them melt in your mouth. —Jane Rundell, Alanson, Michigan
Chipotle Crackle Cookies
I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my hands in confectioners' sugar for easier handling. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois
Merry Grinchmas Cookies
Baking cookies around the holidays is a big deal in our house. Some are a must every year and we also come up with new recipes. This one is simple, delicious and fun to make with the kids!—Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Brownie Crackles
These chocolate chips and brownie mix cookies pack a rich chocolate taste while remaining simple to make. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar gives them their inviting crackled appearance. —Ellen Govertsen, Wheaton, Illinois
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