Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread) Recipe

Name: Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups flour; ½ cup whole wheat flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons ginger; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; ¾ cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons rum; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk

Servings: persons

3 ½ cups flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ginger
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon allspice
¾ cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons water or 2 tablespoons rum
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk

1
Combine dry ingredients.
2
In mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
3
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the molasses and water, beating well.
4
Chill 2 hours.
5
Roll dough on a floured board to an 1/8th inch thick.
6
Cut out with a 4 or 5 inch gingerbead man cutter.
7
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes.
8
Cool on pan 1 minute, then cool on a wire rack completely before icing.
9
For icing: stir together the powdered sugar and vanilla and add just enough milk to make the icing spreading or piping consistency.

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ½ cups flour, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons ginger, and more.

Yes, Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread) 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.

Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread)

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