LO-CAL MOLASSES COOKIES

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While the dough can be shaped immediately after combining the ingredients, refrigerating it allows the sweet, spicy flavors to mingle and mellow. -Kim Van Rheenen, Mendota, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Beat oil, molasses, 1/4 cup sugar and egg until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and spices; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set and tops are cracked, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Toretha Sidney
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're a great after-school snack.


Malik Haroon
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party. They're festive and delicious.


Bikash Gm
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. I always have a jar of it in my pantry.


Reynaldo castillo
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I love the crispy edges of these cookies. They're the perfect texture.


Helena Akthar Shanta
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I would add a little more flour next time.


Abdulallah Abdulallah
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I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I actually really liked these cookies. They have a nice, subtle flavor.


surat kc
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack. I love to have them with a glass of milk.


Aric Derhousoff
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just mix all the ingredients together and bake them.


Nondo Dulal
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier choice.


Pdb YT
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Hur Bukhari
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Darryl Fryer
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. I love the molasses flavor.


Danique Scharneck
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out flat and hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Udochukwu John martins
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These cookies are easy to make and taste great. I will definitely be making them again.


Krazie Jedi
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I was so excited to try these cookies, but I was disappointed. They were dry and crumbly.


suna rai
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Jayla Lewson
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These cookies are a delicious and healthy treat! I love that they are made with wholesome ingredients and are low in calories.