Rum & Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Rum & Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup dark molasses; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/2 cups butter; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup dark molasses
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup water

1
Sift together the flour, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and salt.
2
Combine 1 cup dark molasses and 1 teaspoon baking powder and let the foaming subside.
3
Cream softened butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and beat well. Add rum and water. Add dry ingredients in thirds, mixing well after each addition. When dough is smooth, cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into chosen shapes. Gather scraps, re-roll and use all of the dough. Place cutouts 2 inches apart on buttered, floured cookie sheets or they also bake well on parchment or Silpat. Bake in a 375 degree oven 10-15 minutes, depending on your oven - until crispy on the outer edges. Cool and frost with your favorite frosting leaving some unfrosted since they are wonderful, too!

1191

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cloves, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Rum & 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.

Rum & Molasses Cookies

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