Best 9 Frosted Molasses Spice Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of frosted molasses spice cookies, a timeless classic that has been bringing joy to taste buds for generations. These cookies, renowned for their warm, comforting flavors and irresistible frosted topping, are a staple of the holiday season and a beloved treat all year round. With a symphony of spices, including cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, these cookies are a true sensory delight. Whether you prefer them soft and chewy or crisp and crunchy, frosted molasses spice cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings. This comprehensive article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering unique variations on this timeless classic. From traditional family recipes to modern twists with unexpected ingredients, you'll find a recipe that suits your taste and baking expertise. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your kitchen smelling like a cozy winter wonderland.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES



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These frosted spice gems are a perfect pick-me-up after a hard day at school or work.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup water
5 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 envelope plus 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, the shortening, molasses and eggs until well blended. In small bowl, dissolve baking soda in water; stir into molasses mixture. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. On floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 3/4-inch round cutter (or cut with clean food can with both ends removed, such as rectangular-shaped pork luncheon meat can). Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften; stir in 1 cup granulated sugar. Heat to a rolling boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. In large bowl, place powdered sugar and hot gelatin mixture. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until foamy. Add vanilla, baking powder and salt; beat on high speed 12 to 15 minutes or until soft peaks form. Frost bottoms of cookies with frosting. Let stand until frosting is dry, 2 to 3 hours, before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg

FROSTED SPICE COOKIES



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This recipe has been handed down through many generations of my husband's family. The cookies were always in his grandmother's cookie jar when he'd visit. Today, he enjoys them more than ever—and so do I. —Debbie Hurlbert, Howard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5.50 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup molasses
1 cup buttermilk
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates
FROSTING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg; beat in molasses and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. , For frosting, beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; let dry completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

FROSTED MOLASSES COOKIES



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If my family knows I've baked these cookies, they're sure to gobble them up in a hurry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup water
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks, molasses and water. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, combine the sugar, egg whites and water in a small heavy saucepan over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer; add confectioners' sugar. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Frost cookies. Let stand until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES



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Big and chewy molasses spice cookies! Like gingersnap cookies, but thicker and chewier.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dessert     Snack     Baking     Cookie     Cookie     Molasses

Time 35m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/3 cup for rolling cookies
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup molasses

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices: Preheat oven to 375°F. Vigorously whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice in a bowl and set aside.
  • Prepare butter, sugar, and wet ingredients: Use an electric mixer and beat the butter for 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes with mixer set at medium speed. Add egg, vanilla extract, and molasses. Beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Add dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Make dough balls, roll them in sugar: Place remaining 1/3 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Working with 2 Tbsp of dough each time, roll dough into 1 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar and place on un-greased cookie sheets, spacing them 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 208 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Makes 18 large cookies, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SOFT MOLASSES DROP COOKIES



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The wonderful aroma and flavor of these spiced cookies will bring back memories of Grandma's kitchen! Make it your way with the delicious variation below.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, sour cream, butter, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt.
  • Onto ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Sprinkle with additional sugar while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOFT MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES



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Going back to an oldy but goody! This is a recipe I created by changing up an old recipe to be more modern. I added orange zest, spice, raisins, butter, and instead of a rolled cut out cookie. I made it much easier. I also added an icing. Which topped them off nicely. They are so very delicious! They will make a wonderful...

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c shortening ( do not substitute)
1/3 c softened butter
1 egg
1/2 c dark mollasses ( i used blackstrap brand)
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c raisins optional
WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
11 oz bag white chocolate chips
1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp shortening
1/2 Tbsp orange zest optional
ALTERNATE ICING
2 c powdered sugar
3 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp orange zest

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375° Mix on low shortening and butter together. Add in brown sugar and blend well. Add in the egg. Beat on low until blended.
  • 2. Add mollasses, orange zest snd vinegar. Mix together until incorporated. Sift flour, spices, baking soda,baking powder, and salt in to batter. Mix on low until it holds together well. Mix in the raisins.
  • 3. Chill dough at least 30 minutes. Roll dough in to 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Press down on each ball with the palm of your hand flattening the ball. Bake ar 375 on center rack of oven about 6-8 minutes. They will be soft and springy. Cool on rack. Do Not overbake. If you overbake they will be dry.
  • 4. Make white chocolate icing: Place white chocolate chips into a Non stick sauce pan. Mix in the shortening. Melt over low heat stirring constantly. until melted. Mix in orange zest. Alternate icing: mix all ingredients together until smooth. Ice cookies. Let frosting dry.
  • 5. Place a dollop of icing on center of each cookie. Spread over each cookie. You may also put icing into a Ziploc bag. Push in to the tip of bag corner. Snip off corner and drizzle icing over the cookie if preferred. Refrigerate until frosting sets. Remove from fridge. Serve!

FROSTED MOLASSES COOKIES



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This recipe was one I picked up in gourmet class in college. It was my teacher's grandmother's recipe and she made us a batch while we prepared our own cookie recipes. They were SO good and when she spoke of making them with her grandmother, you could tell that those memories were very special to her. Make them a part of your cookie jar stock!

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 7 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 cup dark molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup shortening (Crisco is best)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
  • Beat in eggs, molasses, and vanilla. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and allspice.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes or until set.
  • Remove and cool on wire racks.
  • For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, cream shortening and butter.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and ginger.
  • Add milk; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012.5, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 997.8, Carbohydrate 154.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 86.7, Protein 11.1

FROSTED SPICE COOKIES



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Make and share this Frosted Spice Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 5-6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
1 cup sour milk
6 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup chopped dates
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg and milk; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. Beat frosting ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2008.9, Fat 61.2, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 157, Sodium 1063.7, Carbohydrate 352.8, Fiber 10, Sugar 210.3, Protein 24.4

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 unsulphured molasses for a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have cake flour, you can make your own by whisking together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
  • Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the cookies hold their shape better.
  • If the dough is too sticky to roll out, you can add a little more flour. However, be careful not to add too much, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. This will help them stay soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • To make the frosting ahead of time, simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These frosted molasses spice cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor. The molasses and spices give them a warm and inviting aroma that will fill your home with holiday cheer. Plus, they're easy to make and can be decorated with your favorite holiday sprinkles. So gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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