Best 10 Molasses Cookies V Recipes

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Molasses cookies are a classic treat loved by people of all ages. They are soft and chewy with a slightly crispy exterior and a rich, molasses flavor. Molasses cookies are also incredibly versatile and can be customized with different spices, nuts, and dried fruits. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, there's a molasses cookie recipe out there that's perfect for you. With so many variations to choose from, you're sure to find a molasses cookie recipe that will become a new family favorite.

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OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES



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A real old fashioned molasses cookie for you to sink your teeth into. These cookies are cut out into circles and each one has a decorative raisin in the middle. To make sour milk, just add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for 5 minutes.

Provided by B M Schumaker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
½ cup raisins for decorating

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening until smooth. Stir in the molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the mixture alternately with the sour milk. Cover the dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1/3 of the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into circles about 3 inches in diameter using a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookies sheets. Place a raisin onto the center of each cookie.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CHEWY MOLASSES-SPICE COOKIES



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses

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.

OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES



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These are basically a soft ginger snap. I made them for my 8 year olds class and they were fighting over the extras. I also made them for a very sweet older friend who said she hadn't tasted these since her mother made them when she was little, They make a ton and stay fresh for quite awhile. This works perfectly for Christmas or large amounts of company!

Provided by startnover

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 75 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 cups margarine
4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup molasses
8 cups flour
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
8 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar, add eggs and molasses.
  • Finally add dry ingredients.
  • Roll in balls size of fifty cent piece.
  • Roll in sugar--do not flatten!
  • bake on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 270.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.8

MOLASSES COOKIES



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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

¾ cup margarine, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup white sugar

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

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES



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I've tried a lot of molasses cookies since I was a girl on the farm, and as far as I'm concerned, these are simply the best. To keep them soft and chewy, store in a tightly covered container along with a slice of raw apple. These cookies freeze beautifully, too...if you can keep them away from "snitchers" long enough to get them in the freezer!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield About 3 dozen cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (not margarine)
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until light-colored and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs; set mixture aside. In another large bowl, combine flour (no need to sift), salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Gradually mix flour mixture into creamed ingredients until dough is blended and smooth. Roll dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Dip tops in granulated sugar; place 2-1/2 in. apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 11 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool on wire rack. Store in tightly covered container to maintain softness.

Nutrition Facts :

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES V



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Celebrate the winter months with spicy and soft molasses cookies. Great for eating with a hot cup of coffee.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
¾ cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and egg until well blended. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture. Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

MOLASSES COOKIES I



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This is an old family recipe, and well worth the time and effort.

Provided by Kristen Pontier

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsulfured molasses
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup warm water
6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix ingredients in order given, by hand (mixers ruin this recipe!). Mix in baking soda dissolved in water. Add the flour last.
  • Lightly flour board, and add flour as needed to keep dough from being really sticky. Roll out thin and cut into any shapes you want.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

MOLASSES COOKIES VI



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This is a great replacement for the standard gingerbread recipe. The cookies turn out soft, and the flavor is not sharp or hot. It has been a family tradition with my family throughout every holiday season.

Provided by Tammy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 2h18m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup molasses
½ cup sour cream
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the butter, molasses, sour cream, brown sugar and vinegar until smooth and well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon; stir into the molasses mixture. Dough will be very stiff when complete.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be iced, when cooled, with any standard icing recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOLASSES COOKIES II



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Soft, easy molasses cookies. Great for kids to help make!

Provided by Jan Badovinac

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Molasses Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup light molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill until firm (1 - 2 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough into small balls (I use a small melon baller to help with this) and roll in white sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 9 - 10 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet one minute until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 17 g

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES IV



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This is my mothers molasses cookie recipe.. They are very good. A very old fashioned recipe, no one will ever guess the secret ingredient. For a fun variation, substitute maraschino cherries for the raisins.

Provided by kim

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup unsulfured molasses
4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon mustard powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
¾ cup milk
4 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a couple of cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and lard. Gradually mix in the egg, and molasses. Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, dry mustard, instant coffee, and cloves; stir this into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
  • Drop cookie dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Press a raisin or maraschino cherry into the center of each one. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 244.3 mg, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right molasses: Use unsulphured molasses for a richer flavor.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will result in tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature: This will help create a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to firm up.

Conclusion:

Molasses cookies are a classic treat that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make delicious molasses cookies that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give molasses cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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