Soft Molasses Cookies & Icing Recipe

Name: Soft Molasses Cookies & Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup molasses; 3/4 cup sour cream; 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ginger, ground; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 cup sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cream butter or margarine and gradually blend in sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in egg and molasses.
3
Add sour cream alternately with sifted dry ingredients. (May substitute 3/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk with 3/4 Tablespoon vinegar for the sour cream.)
4
Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees.
5
Cookies can be iced with a mixture of confectioners' sugar and milk or just sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 1 cup white sugar, 1 egg, 1/3 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Soft Molasses Cookies & Icing 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.

Soft Molasses Cookies & Icing

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