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    Home » Desserts

    Molasses Cookies

    Published: Dec 17, 2020 · Modified: Mar 14, 2021 by Ashley · As an Amazon affiliate, this post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Molasses Cookies are a must-have cookie on any holiday cookie platter. Closely related to the gingersnap, these cookies are a little sweet, a little spicy and the perfect amount of chewy. Roll in powdered sugar before baking to give them a "snow-covered" look!

     

    Overhead shot of Molasses Cookies on countertop

     

     

    Holiday Baking

    Reality doesn't set in that Christmas is approaching until I begin to see tins of cookies and treats stacked throughout my kitchen. I have loved baking Christmas cookies for as long as I can remember. I seem to come by this quite naturally as my mom was famous for making dozens of tins of cookies to give away as gifts during the holiday season. These Molasses Cookies are one of my go-to recipes that I make every year!

     

     

    What You'll Need

    These Molasses Cookies aren't overly sweet and incorporate the flavors of molasses, cinnamon, cloves and ginger to give them their signature spice and chew. These cookies are shortening-based which helps them not spread too much.

    Rolling the cookie dough in powdered sugar before baking gives the Molasses Cookies a crackled "snow-covered" look that's just perfect for the holidays. 

     

     

    Molasses Cookie Recipe

    Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together shortening and white sugar until fluffy. Add in egg & molasses and beat well. A quick tip: spray your measuring cup with cooking spray to help the molasses come out a lot easier!

    In another mixing bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients. Slowly add the dry ingredients to wet and mix well. 

     

    Balls of Molasses Cookie dough

     

    Scoop the dough into heaping tablespoon sized balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on an ungreased baking sheet 2 inches apart and make 10-12 minutes.

     

    Molasses Cookie balls rolled in powdered sugar on a metal baking sheet.

     

    For a softer cookie, take them out at 10 minutes.  Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 2 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Sprinkle some extra powdered sugar on the tops, if desired.

    Store these Molasses Cookies in an airtight container or your favorite cookie tin. 

     

    Overhead shot of Molasses Cookies on countertop

     

    I love carrying on the tradition of baking Christmas cookies every year. Each time I pull out this hand-written recipe, I remember my mom and how much she loved doing this same exact thing. I am determined to involve my kids in the kitchen making these recipes as a way to keep her memory alive. My girls may not get the opportunity to bake with their grandma, but they will hear plenty of stories about her and eat plenty of her treats. I hope you take the time to carry on your own special holiday traditions, whatever they may be. 

     

    Overhead shot of Molasses Cookies on countertop
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    Molasses Cookies

    These cookies are a little sweet, a little spicy and the perfect amount of chewy. Roll in powdered sugar before baking to give them a "snow-covered" look!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time22 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cookie, dessert, holiday, sweets
    Servings: 2 dozen

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup shortening
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 4 Tbsp. molasses
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 tsp. baking soda
    • 1 tsp. cloves ground
    • ¾ tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. ginger ground
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon ground
    • ½ cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening & sugar and beat until fluffy. Add molasses and mix well, then egg.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt & spices. Add to wet ingredients and mix well.
    • Roll into heaping tablespoon sized balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on tray for 2 minutes before moving cookies to a wire rack. Sprinkle with some extra powdered sugar, if desired. Store in an airtight container or cookie tin.

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