5.0 from 27 votes
Easy Molasses Cookies
This molasses cookies recipe makes true holiday cookies. They are crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses makes these cookies irresistible!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt and baking soda in a bowl, set aside.
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, mix brown sugar and vegetable oil until incorporated then mix in molasses until well combined.
- Add in the egg and mix well.
- Add in the flour mixture and mix until the dough forms.
- Form the dough into balls and roll them in sugar. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and press them using your fingers.
- Bake in the oven for 11 minutes or until they are light brown on the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes and then serve.
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Notes
- You can use sunflower or canola oil. It's also possible to use melted butter or margarine.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container in a cool and dry place for up to 5 days.
- Freezing the cookies: Place the cookies in a freezer bag and freeze them for up to 4 months. To serve, place them on a plate or baking sheet and thaw at room temperature.
- Freezing the cookie dough: Form the dough into a disk (or two small disks), wrap tightly in saran wrap and freeze for up to 6 months. To bake, thaw the dough in the fridge overnight and then proceed with the baking instructions.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, use an electric hand mixer or simply a wooden spoon or a spatula.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
246mg
(10%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.