Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup margarine (1 1/2 sticks) or 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks); 1/4 cup light molasses (mild); 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon clove, ground

Servings: persons

3/4 cup margarine (1 1/2 sticks) or 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1/4 cup light molasses (mild)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon clove, ground

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In 3-quart saucepan, melt margarine or butter over low heat. Remove saucepan from heat and, with wire whisk, beat in molasses and 1 cup sugar until blended, whisk in egg.
3
With spoon, stir in flour and remaining ingredients until mixed.
4
Transfer dough to medium bowl and freeze 15 minutes or until firm enough to handle. Spread remaining 1/4 cup sugar on waxed paper.
5
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, roll balls in sugar to coat. Place balls, 2 1/2 inches apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies spread and da rken.
6
Let cookies remain on cookie sheet on wire rack 1 minute to cool slightly.
7
Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.
8
Repeat with remaining dough.
9
Store cookies in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup margarine (1 1/2 sticks) or 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks), 1/4 cup light molasses (mild), 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, 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.

Molasses Cookies

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