Spiced Molasses Doughnut Cookies Recipe

Name: Spiced Molasses Doughnut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 to 1/3 cup water; 1 large egg; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Pinch ground nutmeg; Pinch salt; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; Assorted jimmies

Servings: persons

1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 to 1/3 cup water
1 large egg
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Assorted jimmies

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, mix cocoa and oil until smooth. Beat in brown sugar, molasses, 1/4 cup water and egg. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into cocoa mixture. If necessary, add additional water to form a stiff dough.
2
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead a few times, forming a smooth dough. Divide dough in half; roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter. Place
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doughnut and doughnut-hole cutouts 1 in. apart on ungreased
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.
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Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
6
In a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. If necessary, beat in additional milk to reach spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

1588

kcal

Calories

Fat

272

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup baking cocoa, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Spiced Molasses Doughnut 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.

Spiced Molasses Doughnut Cookies

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