Frosted Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 eggs; 1 cup dark molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 cup buttermilk; FROSTING; 1/4 cup shortening (Crisco is best); 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 cup dark molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING
1/4 cup shortening (Crisco is best)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons milk

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
3
Beat in eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and allspice.
4
Add to creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
5
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart on a prepared baking sheet.
6
Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set.
7
Remove and cool on wire racks.
8
For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter.
9
Beat in vanilla.
10
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and ginger.
11
Add milk; beat until light and fluffy.
12
Spread over cookies.

2095

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

263

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup brown sugar, packed, 2 eggs, 1 cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Frosted 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.

Frosted Molasses Cookies

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