Best 7 Molasses Lovers Carrot Raisin Cookies Recipes

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Are you a fan of molasses? Do you love the taste of carrots and raisins in your cookies? If so, then you will absolutely love these molasses lovers carrot raisin cookies. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you are having a party or just want to enjoy a sweet snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these delicious cookies in no time. So what are you waiting for? Preheat your oven and get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLASSES RAISIN COOKIES



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These old-fashioned mildly sweet cookies are dotted with walnuts and raisins. We like them soft right from the oven. Later, they crisp up and are perfect for dunking.-Denise and George Hymel, Gramercy, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MOLASSES LOVER'S CARROT-RAISIN COOKIES



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Enjoy these delicious carrot-raisin cookies that are ready In an hour - perfect for a dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup canola or soybean oil
1 egg
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup powdered sugar
4 to 5 teaspoons fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Mix molasses, oil and egg in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 6 to 9 minutes or just until set. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon over each cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

OATMEAL CARROT COOKIES



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Oatmeal carrot cookies make a great breakfast on the run.

Provided by marinersfan72

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon coarse sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add egg and vanilla extract and beat until incorporated.
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves together in a bowl; stir into butter mixture until just incorporated. Fold oats, carrots, raisins, and walnuts into dough. Drop large mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle each with coarse sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

CHEWY RAISIN MOLASSES COOKIES



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Molasses adds a little more flavor to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie. My husband loves the soft and chewy texture of these cookies. The recipe is from his mother.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups raisins
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in raisins. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

GRAMMY BURNHAM'S MOLASSES COOKIES



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A batch of these soft cookies is always a yummy treat!

Provided by Hazel Fritz

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup molasses
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Stir in raisins. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in preheated oven, or until the center is set. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

GRAPE MOLASSES RAISIN COOKIES



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Mmmm Mmmm good, a double whammy of grape goodness. Such a subtle flavor without the bite of regular molasses cookies, due to the Grape Molasses used. (Note: you can find grape molasses in Middle eastern/Mediterranean restaurants )

Provided by Thedeath458

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 cookies, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup grape molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butterand sugar in a large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add molasses and egg and mix well.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt and add to creamed mixture.
  • Mix well, and then stir in raisins.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour for easy shaping.
  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
  • Shape dough into 1" balls then roll in sugar to coat well.
  • Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.

MOLASSES RAISIN COOKIES



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Make and share this Molasses Raisin Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and brown sugar.
  • Beat in molasses.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, salt and cloves.
  • Gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in raisins and nuts.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 74.3, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 1.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the carrots are finely grated so that they blend well into the batter.
  • If you don't have raisins on hand, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as cranberries or cherries.
  • To make the cookies chewier, add an extra 1/4 cup of oats to the batter.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Conclusion:

These Molasses Lovers' Carrot Raisin Cookies are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert. They are packed with carrots, raisins, and oats, which provide a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The molasses adds a rich, sweet flavor, and the spices give the cookies a warm and inviting aroma. Whether you are a fan of molasses or just looking for a new cookie recipe to try, these cookies are sure to please.

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