Are you craving a batch of molasses chewies, those delightful cookies with their soft and chewy texture and rich molasses flavor? With so many variations on this classic recipe, finding the perfect combination of ingredients and instructions can be daunting. Whether you prefer traditional chewy molasses cookies, ginger-spiced treats, or even gluten-free options, this detailed guide will walk you through the steps to create the best molasses chewies that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Learn how to select the best quality molasses, how to achieve the right consistency for your dough, and the secrets to baking the perfect batch of molasses chewies that will surely become your go-to recipe.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHEWY MOLASSES SQUARES
This dessert from reader Sara Chylack of Duxbury, Massachusetts is ideal for people who love the deep, rich flavor of molasses. Look for unsulfured, which has a purer taste than the sulfured version.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield Makes 40
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 4 minutes. With mixer on medium, add molasses and egg whites and beat until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture and beat until combined.
- Transfer batter to dish and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack. Invert cake onto a cutting board and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. To serve, toss in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 2 g
MOLASSES CHEWIES
Serve your guests with these molasses chewies - a crunchy dessert that's ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg, beating until combined. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in turbinado sugar. On cookie sheet, place balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake 12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 167 mg
CHEWY MOLASSES-SPICE COOKIES
The holidays wouldn't be complete without a jar of these spice cookies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield Makes 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
- Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat.
- Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges of cookies are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes (cookies can be baked two sheets at a time, but they will not crackle uniformly). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.
CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES
This recipe has been handed down in our family since World War II and it remains a favorite with the grandkids today. Do not substitute anything for the melted shortening; your results will not be as good. If you prefer a crispier molasses cookie, bake one minute longer. These cookies freeze well (if you can keep your family from eating them up first!)
Provided by buckeye1953
Categories Dessert
Time 23m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well.
- Chill dough about half an hour or until firm.
- Roll into 1" balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
- Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake!
- Cool on racks before storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.7
MOLASSES COOKIES
My Mom's recipe and one of my favorites. Spicy and chewy, they store well and can be frozen. Great for gift giving or shipping.
Provided by Brenda Hall
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
Tips:
- Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. This will make the job of creaming the butter and sugars together much easier, and it will also help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies lighter and fluffier.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. The centers of the cookies should still be soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help to prevent them from breaking.
Conclusion:
Molasses chews are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. They are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make molasses chews that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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