Alaska Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Alaska Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup applesauce; 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 cup dark molasses; 1 egg; 1 cup flour; 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/2 cup applesauce
1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
cooking spray

1
Place applesauce onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula.
2
Combine applesauce, 1 cup sugar, and butter; beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
3
Add molasses and egg; beat well.
4
Combine flours and next 5 ingredients (flours through cloves), stirring well with a whisk.
5
Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beating until blended.
6
Cover and freeze dough 30 minutes or until firm.
7
While dough chills, preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
8
With moist hands, shape dough into 32 (1-inch) balls.
9
Roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar.
10
Place 3 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
11
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
12
Cool on pans 5 minutes before removing from pans to cool completely on wire racks.

666

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup applesauce, 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided, 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/4 cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Alaska Molasses Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Alaska Molasses Cookies

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