Coffee-Glazed Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Coffee-Glazed Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
3
Shape dough into rounded tablespoonfuls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to set. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cream and coffee granules until blended; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set.
6
Freeze shaped balls of dough on
7
until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, roll balls in remaining sugar. Bake and decorate cookies as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

1052

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Glazed 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.

Coffee-Glazed Molasses Cookies

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