molasses kringles

I know this may be a little late in the game to share, but I have a Christmas radio station that is to die for! Please go here and download it quick-only a few days left to love up the Christmas tunes, and these are some real gems!

Also of note, I have been whipping up a constant supply of molasses cookies to share with others/consume at an unholy rate. My good friend shared the recipe with me years ago and I just reinstated it as my favorite this season. I think you should make a batch or two of these and see if you have the will power to give them away-I won't think any less of you if you don't.

Molasses Crinkles

*3/4 cup shortening

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

2-1/4 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cloves

Preheat oven to 375º. Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add egg and molasses and mix well. Blend in sifted dry ingredients. Chill dough in refrigerator. Roll chilled dough into balls the size of large walnuts; roll in sugar. Place 3 inches apart on a lightly-greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or just until set (but not hard); cool on a wire rack. Makes 4 dozen cookies. *Note: Instead of using 3/4 cup shortening, I use 50% shortening and 50% butter for a better consistency.

Lastly let it be known that I have a very good husband. What you see here is a plate of fresh from the oven cookies that he patiently waited to partake of. I just knew they would look good on a bed of moss next to a white reindeer. You were thinking that too? Well, that's why we're friends.