Soft Orange Molasses Drops Recipe

Name: Soft Orange Molasses Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and spices. Combine the molasses, orange juice and zest. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the molasses mixture, beating well after each addition.
2
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies.

734

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Soft Orange Molasses Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Soft Orange Molasses Drops

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