Best 6 Nanas Molasses Cookies Recipes

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Nanas molasses cookies, also known as nanaimo bars, are a classic Canadian dessert with a rich, buttery shortbread crust, a creamy custard filling, and a layer of chocolate ganache. These decadent treats are the perfect balance of flavors and textures, with a crispy crust, a smooth and silky filling, and a rich chocolate topping. They are a popular choice for potlucks, bake sales, and holiday gatherings, and can be easily made ahead of time for a quick and easy dessert. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect batch of nanas molasses cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES



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Old-fashioned molasses cookies that will remind you of Grandma's gingerbread cookies.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Shaped     Cookie     Butter     Molasses     Sweet     Baking     Creating New Traditions     Dairy     Dessert     Cookie     Dessert

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup molasses
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Combine butter, brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
  • Divide dough in half; wrap each half in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Working with one-half of dough at a time, shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls to 2 1/2-inch diameter with bottom of glass. Bake 8-11 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 80 milligrams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams

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

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 :

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

NANA'S SOFT GINGERSNAP COOKIES



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Not remotely like the grocery store boxed version! I made the mistake of assuming this and missed out, until now! This is my Nana's recipe. A few tips to get the best results: coarsely chop the crystallized ginger, don't cut tiny pieces. I don't know why, that just what she said to do. Also, make sure you make only 1" balls, don't make them bigger unless you give them more space to spread. Otherwise they'll overlap edges and not be perfectly round ('course they will still taste great!). Final tip - don't overcook - yank them out as soon as the 8 minutes are up. With my oven, I have to keep the cooking time to 8 minutes even though the recipe says 8-10min. You may have to play with the time, but even < minute will make a difference. If you do it right, they will harden but still have a soft center.

Provided by youngdovefarm

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped coarsely
1 cup sugar, extra, put in small bowl to roll cookie in before baking

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine softened butter, sugar, molasses and egg; beat well.
  • Mix dry ingredients and ginger; add to batter; mix well.
  • Chill batter for 1 hour.
  • Form into 1" balls; roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2" apart.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  • Makes 36 cookies.

NANA'S MOLASSES COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Molasses

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. cloves
2 t. ginger
3/4 shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg (beaten)
4 T. molasses

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, soda and spices, sift together 3 times. Cream the shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg, beat thoroughly. Add the flour combo slowly until mixed well. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least an hour. Make walnut sized balls out of chilled dough. Take flat bottomed glass with damp towel and flatten the balls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Do not stack or store until completely cool. Should be crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Bliss.

Tips:

  • Soften the butter and molasses: This will make them easier to cream together and help the cookies spread in the oven.
  • Chill the dough: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop: This will help you make uniform cookies that will bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack: This will help them set and prevent them from breaking.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days: You can also freeze the cookies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Nana's molasses cookies are a classic holiday treat that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With their soft and chewy texture, and rich molasses flavor, these cookies are a delicious way to celebrate the season. So next time you're looking for a festive cookie to bake, give Nana's molasses cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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