Molasses Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup packed light-brown sugar; ½ cup butter, room temperature; 1 egg; ¼ cup light unsulphured molasses; ½ tablespoons softened butter; 3 tablespoons light unsulphured molasses; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
½ cup butter, room temperature
1 egg
¼ cup light unsulphured molasses
½ tablespoons softened butter
3 tablespoons light unsulphured molasses
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
COOKIES: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
3
Beat sugar and butter until combined.
4
Beat in egg, then molasses, until smooth.
5
Gradually add flour mixture until a dough forms.
6
Drop rounded measuring teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased (or parchment-lined) baking sheets, about 1 1/2 inches apart.
7
Bake until centers are dry to the touch, 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
9
FILLING: Whisk butter with molasses until smooth.
10
Gradually whisk in confectioners' sugar; whisk until smooth and spreadable.
11
Spread a rounded measuring teaspoonful of filling on the flat side of a cookie; place another cookie on top, and gently press.
12
Repeat until all cookies are filled.
13
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day, or refrigerate up to 3 days (cookies may soften during refrigeration).

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Molasses Sandwich 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 Sandwich Cookies

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