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Best Recipe for Molasses Cookies
The best Molasses Cookie Recipe makes cookies that are soft and chewy. They have a crackly top, a light dusting of sugar, and plenty of warm spices baked right in the dough.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 118 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3/4 cup molasses (see note 1)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment on medium speed, or with an electric mixer, beat butter, brown sugar, and shortening until smooth. Add molasses and egg and beat until combined.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days in advance.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Place sugar in a shallow dish for rolling.
- Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, toss in sugar, and arrange at least 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Flatten with a glass.
- Bake until the edges are set, about 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
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Notes
- Molasses: Look for light molasses (as opposed to blackstrap). It has the lightest color and mildest, sweetest flavor of all the kinds of molasses.
- Yield: This recipe makes about 36 Molasses Cookies.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Or, if you live in a cold climate, store them in your cold garage or patio indefinitely.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cookie
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.003mg
(0%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cookie | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.