Best 7 Best Chewy Molasses Cookie Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Chewy Molasses Cookies, a timeless classic that offers a symphony of flavors and textures. These cookies are renowned for their soft and chewy texture, perfectly complemented by the rich, warm notes of molasses. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, creating an irresistible treat that will transport you to your childhood memories. Our carefully curated collection of recipes provides diverse variations of this classic, catering to every taste and dietary preference. From the traditional molasses cookie recipe to gluten-free, vegan, and even chocolate chip variations, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring your cookies turn out perfectly every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey into the world of Chewy Molasses Cookies!

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SOFT AND CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES



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These cookies are delicious served warm right from the oven! I usually make them around Christmastime or on cold snowy days here in the Midwest.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Blend in molasses and egg. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; add to creamed mixture. Mix until well blended. , Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place on greased baking sheets. Press flat with a fork. Bake at 350° about 10-12 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES



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Molasses adds sweetness to these cookies and gives chewiness to every bite. Eat at least one warm right off the cooling rack with a tumbler of cold milk.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield Makes: about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar, plus more for rolling
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until well combined, about 3 minutes. Add the molasses and egg and beat until lighter in color, about 3 minutes. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until well blended.
  • Using a tablespoon, form the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar. Place each ball 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until golden and crackled, 12 to 15 minutes; the cookies will still be a little soft. Baking these in 3 batches one sheet at a time gets you the nice, crackly top. The second sheet of cookies can stay on the counter until ready to bake. Form the remaining dough, roll the balls in sugar and place on the now cooled first baking sheet. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, and then remove to a rack to cool completely.

MOLASSES COOKIES



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My Mom's recipe and one of my favorites. Spicy and chewy, they store well and can be frozen. Great for gift giving or shipping.

Provided by Brenda Hall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup margarine, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the melted margarine, 1 cup sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger; blend into the molasses mixture. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining white sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES



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This recipe has been handed down in our family since World War II and it remains a favorite with the grandkids today. Do not substitute anything for the melted shortening; your results will not be as good. If you prefer a crispier molasses cookie, bake one minute longer. These cookies freeze well (if you can keep your family from eating them up first!)

Provided by buckeye1953

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt shortening and allow it to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to shortening/sugar mixture, mix well.
  • Chill dough about half an hour or until firm.
  • Roll into 1" balls, then roll balls in sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 8 minutes at 375 degrees. The edges should be slightly brown. Do not overbake!
  • Cool on racks before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.3, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.7

GRANDMA'S CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES



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These chewy cookies are what you remember from your childhood....soft inside, a fragrant spicy aroma, and a crinkle-top that is crusted with sugar. The only change I made from my Grandma's recipe was to get rid of the artery-clogging shortening. These cookies hold up well for shipping - I mail them to my kids who are in college.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Using a strong mixer, mix butter and sugar until sugar has aerated the butter and it is light and fluffy (5 minutes). Blend in molasses and egg gently.
  • While butter/sugar is mixing, blend all dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture in thirds until fully blended (this is where the powerful mixer comes in handy!).
  • Refrigerate 1 hour (which makes it easier to roll into balls).
  • Form into balls a little smaller than a golf ball and roll in sugar. Place on parchment paper or greased sheet.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 12-13 minutes (for 20 large cookies).
  • Hint - When the cookies are done baking, they puff up in the center and crack, but wait until the inside of the crack turns from shiny dark brown (not cooked) to medium brown (done).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 163.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 13, Protein 2

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES V



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Celebrate the winter months with spicy and soft molasses cookies. Great for eating with a hot cup of coffee.

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 egg
¾ cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and egg until well blended. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture. Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 111.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CHEWY MOLASSES-SPICE COOKIES



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The holidays wouldn't be complete without a jar of these spice cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Makes 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
  • Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat.
  • Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges of cookies are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes (cookies can be baked two sheets at a time, but they will not crackle uniformly). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients for the most accurate results.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before enjoying them.

Conclusion:

These chewy molasses cookies are a classic holiday treat that are sure to please everyone. With their soft and chewy texture, and rich molasses flavor, these cookies are a must-have for any cookie lover. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying snack, be sure to give these cookies a try.

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