Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup molasses; 1/2 cup cold water; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 to 4 tablespoons boiling water; M&M's minis and red shoestring licorice

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup cold water
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 to 4 tablespoons boiling water
M&M's minis and red shoestring licorice

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and water. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 5-in. gingerbread man cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 6-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, ginger, salt, cinnamon and enough water to achieve spreading consistency. Frost and decorate cookies with candies as desired.

2672

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

348

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup molasses, 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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