🎉 Introduction
These Disney’s Molasses Crackle Cookies bring the warm, cozy magic of Disney parks into your kitchen. Soft-baked with perfectly crackled tops, deeply spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and sweetened with rich molasses, these cookies taste like holiday nostalgia in every bite.
They’re chewy in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and rolled in sugar for that sparkling crackle finish Disney is known for. Whether you’re baking for Christmas, cookie trays, movie nights, or just craving some Disney magic, these cookies are pure comfort — classic, cozy, and magical.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup molasses (unsulphured)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Rolling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment.
In a bowl whisk together:
- flour
- baking soda
- ginger
- cinnamon
- cloves
- salt
Set aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat together:
- softened butter
- granulated sugar
Mix for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
Add egg, molasses, and vanilla.
Beat until fully combined and smooth.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Add dry mixture to wet ingredients.
Mix on low until a soft, thick dough forms.
Let dough rest for 10 minutes (helps flavor + structure).
Step 4: Scoop & Roll
Scoop dough into 1–2 tablespoon balls.
Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat completely.
Place on baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes until:
- tops are crackled
- edges are set
- centers still look soft
(They firm up as they cool.)
Let cool on tray 5–10 minutes for perfect chewiness.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Makes: 22–26 cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: ~20 minutes
🧊 Storage & Freezing
Room Temp: 5–6 days, airtight container
Fridge: 1 week
Freeze baked cookies: 2 months
Freeze dough balls: 3 months (roll in sugar before freezing)
🥄 Variations
- Disney Gingerbread Version
Add ½ teaspoon extra ginger + a pinch of nutmeg. - Chocolate Molasses Crackles
Add ¼ cup cocoa powder. - Soft Molasses Sugar Cookies
Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies. - White Chocolate Drizzle
Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies. - Orange Spice Twist
Add 1 tablespoon orange zest. - Maple Molasses Cookies
Replace 2 tbsp sugar with maple syrup. - Stuffed Marshmallow Version
Wrap dough around one mini marshmallow. - Crispier Crackle Cookies
Bake 1–2 minutes longer. - Chewy Brown Sugar Version
Replace ½ cup granulated sugar with brown sugar. - Holiday Sparkle
Roll in coarse sanding sugar for extra shine.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Why aren’t my cookies crackling?
Dough may be too warm — chill 10 minutes. - Can I make them softer?
Bake on the lower end (8 minutes). - Can I make them crispier?
Bake 11–12 minutes. - Is molasses required?
Yes — it gives the classic flavor and texture. - Can I use blackstrap molasses?
Too strong and bitter — use unsulphured molasses. - Can I reduce the spices?
Yes — but Disney’s version is quite spiced. - Why did my cookies spread too much?
Butter was too soft — chill dough lightly. - Can kids help make these?
Absolutely — rolling in sugar is fun! - Can I add mix-ins?
White chocolate chips or toffee bits are great additions. - Should the dough be sticky?
Slightly sticky is normal — helps create crackles.
🏁 Conclusion
These Disney’s Molasses Crackle Cookies are everything a holiday cookie should be: soft, spiced, chewy, sparkly, and beautifully crackled. They capture classic Christmas warmth with a touch of Disney charm — perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa.
Magic in every bite — no park ticket required.
Disney’s Molasses Crackle Cookies – Soft, Spiced & Magically Crackled
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Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a bowl whisk together:
- flour
- baking soda
- ginger
- cinnamon
- cloves
- salt
- Set aside.
- Beat together:
- softened butter
- granulated sugar
- Mix for 2–3 minutes until fluffy.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla.
- Beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Add dry mixture to wet ingredients.
- Mix on low until a soft, thick dough forms.
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes (helps flavor + structure).
- Scoop dough into 1–2 tablespoon balls.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat completely.
- Place on baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until:
- tops are crackled
- edges are set
- centers still look soft
- (They firm up as they cool.)
- Let cool on tray 5–10 minutes for perfect chewiness.
Notes
Fridge: 1 week
Freeze baked cookies: 2 months
Freeze dough balls: 3 months (roll in sugar before freezing) 🥄 Variations Disney Gingerbread Version
Add ½ teaspoon extra ginger + a pinch of nutmeg. Chocolate Molasses Crackles
Add ¼ cup cocoa powder. Soft Molasses Sugar Cookies
Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies. White Chocolate Drizzle
Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies. Orange Spice Twist
Add 1 tablespoon orange zest. Maple Molasses Cookies
Replace 2 tbsp sugar with maple syrup. Stuffed Marshmallow Version
Wrap dough around one mini marshmallow. Crispier Crackle Cookies
Bake 1–2 minutes longer. Chewy Brown Sugar Version
Replace ½ cup granulated sugar with brown sugar. Holiday Sparkle
Roll in coarse sanding sugar for extra shine. ❓ 10 FAQs Why aren’t my cookies crackling?
Dough may be too warm — chill 10 minutes. Can I make them softer?
Bake on the lower end (8 minutes). Can I make them crispier?
Bake 11–12 minutes. Is molasses required?
Yes — it gives the classic flavor and texture. Can I use blackstrap molasses?
Too strong and bitter — use unsulphured molasses. Can I reduce the spices?
Yes — but Disney’s version is quite spiced. Why did my cookies spread too much?
Butter was too soft — chill dough lightly. Can kids help make these?
Absolutely — rolling in sugar is fun! Can I add mix-ins?
White chocolate chips or toffee bits are great additions. Should the dough be sticky?
Slightly sticky is normal — helps create crackles. 🏁 Conclusion These Disney’s Molasses Crackle Cookies are everything a holiday cookie should be: soft, spiced, chewy, sparkly, and beautifully crackled. They capture classic Christmas warmth with a touch of Disney charm — perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa. Magic in every bite — no park ticket required.
