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Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
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Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Indulge in the irresistible charm of our soft and chewy molasses cookies, where each bite offers a delightful blend of rich, deep molasses flavor and a perfectly tender texture.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3½ cup flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup shortening or unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • raisins

Instructions

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  1. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices.
  2. Cream together shortening and sugar in your stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed.
  3. Beat in eggs and molasses.
  4. Add sour cream. Mix well.
  5. Gradually stir in sifted dry ingredients.
  6. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
  7. Place 3 raisins on top of each dough ball.
  8. Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, until set up and slightly golden at edges.

Notes

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  • Preheat the oven: Be sure to preheat your oven for at least 10-15 minutes. Since the baking temperature on these cookies is on the high side, they can burn on the bottom. Carefully watch the first batch.
  • Size of the cookies: Use a heaping teaspoon. Do not make the cookies too big. Again, since the cooking temperature is higher, they may not get done inside if they are too big.
  • Quality ingredients: Use only unsulphured blackstrap molasses for a sweeter, cleaner flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients: As with all baking projects, use room temperature ingredients like butter and eggs. Room temperature ingredients will mix better.
  • Don’t overmix: Be sure your wet ingredients are well combined. Scrape the bowl often to remove the butter from the bottom of the bowl. Gradually add the flour, but just run the mixer until the flour is incorporated. Overmixing can results in a tough texture.
  • Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft texture. A slice of bread in the container can help retain moisture. Store these cookies separately from more delicate flavored cookies. The spices and flavors can ruin more delicate cookies like shortbread.
  • Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before taking them off of the sheet and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 86kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% Daily Value*

Calories 86kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.