LUCINDA'S MOLASSES DROPS
Some of the best family heirlooms are edible, like these cookies, a tweaked version of Lucinda Scala Quinn's great-grandmother's recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen large or 18 dozen small
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves. Whisk in brown sugar. Stir in melted butter, molasses, milk, and egg. Fold in candied orange peel.
- Roll 1 tablespoon or 1/2 teaspoon dough into a ball. Roll in sanding sugar, and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Chill in refrigerator for 5 minutes. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass. Bake for 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks, and let cool.
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Alessandro Tosi
[email protected]I've never made molasses drops before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfect!
Les Miles
[email protected]These molasses drops are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.
Ava Jilali
[email protected]I made these molasses drops for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Yousf Prime
[email protected]These molasses drops are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a really easy recipe to follow.
Luniko Mazwembe
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of molasses, but I really enjoyed these molasses drops. They're not too sweet and they have a nice chewy texture.
Dodinpptwowin11 Henderson
[email protected]These molasses drops are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm and comforting, and the molasses flavor is just so rich and delicious.
Soso M
[email protected]I love the way these molasses drops spread out in the oven. They get nice and thin and crispy on the edges.
oblivion
[email protected]These molasses drops are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make and they always come out delicious.
Bkking 011
[email protected]I've been making these molasses drops for years and they're always a favorite. They're so soft and chewy, and the molasses flavor is just perfect.
Ewnetu Yineger
[email protected]These molasses drops are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the chewy texture and the molasses flavor.
Rond Bread
[email protected]Just made these molasses drops and they are amazing! I used dark molasses and they have a deep, rich flavor. I'll be making these again for sure.
Assefa Ayele
[email protected]Delicious! I added a little extra ginger and cloves, and they were perfect. Will definitely make these again.
Da Khapero Watan
[email protected]These molasses drops are the best! I've made them several times and they always come out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.
ogechi otada
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the molasses drops turned out perfectly! They were soft and chewy, with a rich molasses flavor. My family loved them!
Shohag GAming
[email protected]These molasses drops were an absolute delight! They had the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with a chewy texture that was simply irresistible. I'll definitely be making these again soon.