4.8 from 48 votes
Molasses Cookies
Moist, chewy, and flavorful, these Molasses Cookies are a must-have on any baking tray!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 146 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar divided
- ½ cup shortening
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Mix 1 cup sugar, shortening, and butter with a mixer on medium until fluffy. Mix in molasses. Add egg and beat until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients a bit at a time until well mixed (and add orange zest if using).
- Roll into 1" balls. Dip the tops in remaining sugar and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 9-11 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned.
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Notes
- Start with room temperature ingredients (specifically egg and butter!).
- Measure flour by spooning the flour into the measuring cup (not scooping with the measuring cup).
- Use both shortening and butter in this recipe for a perfect texture.
- Mix the dough until well combined.
- Do not overbake.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
69IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.