SECRET TREAT MOLASSES COOKIES
This recipe has been passed down for generations. I've made these cookies for years, but like my mother, I only make them for special occasions. They're fun to decorate and delicious to eat, with a "surprise flavor" inside.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield About 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. (The dough will be very stiff.) Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 2-1/4-in. to 2-1/2-in. circles. Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves on half of the circles; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges together to seal. Place on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients and frost cooled cookies.
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marcel bmw
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I actually really liked these cookies. They're not too sweet and have a nice, chewy texture.
Vicks Lane
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're the best molasses cookies I've ever had.
Trayray
[email protected]I love the molasses flavor in these cookies, but I wish they were a little softer.
israel mcewen
[email protected]These cookies are way too spicy for me. I couldn't even finish one.
Sajib K S
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rabeyaakter akter
[email protected]These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
JOY devnath
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Moti Di
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The molasses flavor is rich and molasses, and the cookies are perfectly chewy.
Jenisha Sampi
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out great. I love that I can use different spices to change up the flavor.
Tim Tipton
[email protected]I love the warm, spicy flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a cold winter day.
Live Hax
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of molasses flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.