Best 5 Soft Molasses Jumbles Recipes

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Soft molasses jumbles are a classic cookie, loved for their chewy texture, sweet molasses flavor, and the hint of spice that makes them perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. This beloved cookie has been a staple of kitchens for generations, and its popularity shows no signs of fading. Here's how to make this delightful treat.

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

MOLASSES JUMBLES



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These cookies are very old-fashioned. Eating them is like eating a bit of history, or so my partner tells me. There was a time when molasses was the main sweetener for many people.

Provided by Arthur Bruso

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup molasses (you can use any kind of molasses you prefer. Light molasses makes a brown, delicate flavored cookie;)
1 egg
2 teaspoons powdered ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bring the butter to room temperature so that it is soft.
  • Cream the butter with the brown sugar.
  • Stir in the molasses.
  • Add the egg.
  • Measure out the flour and add to the butter/molasses mixture.
  • Stir until partially blended.
  • Add the milk and blend well.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 min.
  • or until set in the center (no imprint remains when lighty touched with a finger).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 130.5, Carbohydrate 10.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 0.3

SOFT MOLASSES JUMBLES



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These old-fashioned cookies are given a new twist with raisins and chocolate chips.-Margaret Adamson, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine molasses and buttermilk. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in raisins and chocolate chips., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

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

JUMBO MOLASSES COOKIES



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"These gigantic molasses cookies remind me of the ones my grandmother used to make," remembers Joan Stull of Titusville, Florida. At nearly 4 inches across, they're nicely spiced, delightfully chewy and bound to be noticed!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. , Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • To get perfectly round jumbles, use a cookie scoop to drop the batter onto the baking sheet.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have molasses, you can substitute an equal amount of honey or maple syrup.
  • For a festive touch, decorate the jumbles with sprinkles or colored sugar before baking.
  • Store the jumbles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Soft molasses jumbles are a classic cookie recipe that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their chewy texture, sweet molasses flavor, and festive appearance, they are the perfect cookie to enjoy during the holidays or any time of year. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, give soft molasses jumbles a try!

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