Secret Treat Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Secret Treat Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; ½ cup molasses; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ cup strawberry preserves; 1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup strawberry preserves
1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Add egg; mix well.
3
Beat in molasses.
4
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5
(The dough will be very stiff.)
6
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.
7
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in.
8
thickness; cut into 2-1/4-in.
9
to 2-1/2-in.
10
circles.
11
Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves on half of the circles; top with remaining circles.
12
Pinch edges together to seal.
13
Place on greased baking sheets.
14
Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
15
Cool on wire racks.
16
Combine glaze ingredients and frost cooled cookies.

952

kcal

Calories

Fat

171

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, ½ cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Secret Treat 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.

Secret Treat Molasses Cookies

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