Best 4 Molasses Sugar Cookies I Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Molasses Sugar Cookies, where crispy edges meet soft, chewy centers. These timeless treats, made with love and simple ingredients, have been passed down through generations, warming hearts and satisfying sweet cravings. With a hint of molasses, a kiss of sugar, and a dash of spices, these cookies are a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a cozy kitchen filled with the aroma of freshly baked goods. Discover the secrets behind these classic cookies, with two variations to suit your taste buds: the traditional Molasses Sugar Cookies and the irresistible Molasses Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES I



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These cookies store wonderfully and keep for several days.

Provided by Tiffany Rogers

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Cream together until light and fluffy butter flavored shortening and brown sugar. Add egg and molasses and beat well. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves and ginger. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES



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There's nothing really fancy about these cookies, but they're my husband's all-time favorite. He enjoys their chewy, comforting flavor and the childhood memories they bring back.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar and molasses. Add egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until tops are cracked and edges are set. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Molasses Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Leta8076

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and sugar.
  • Add molasses and egg; beat well.
  • Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; add to molasses mixture.
  • Mix well; chill.
  • Form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheets two inches apart.
  • Bake in moderately hot oven, 375° for 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.8, Sodium 158, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10.3, Protein 1.4

MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES



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Make and share this Molasses Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nancyal

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen cookies, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 quart saucepan over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • when cool, add sugar, molasses, and egg; beat well.
  • sift together the flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
  • add to first mixture.
  • mix well.
  • form into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
  • bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 mminutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.9, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 151.7, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • For the best molasses flavor, use dark molasses rather than light or mild molasses.
  • If you don't have any baking soda, you can use 1 teaspoon of baking powder instead.
  • To make the cookies chewier, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have any parchment paper, you can grease the baking sheets instead.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.

Conclusion:

These molasses sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With their chewy texture, rich molasses flavor, and crispy edges, these cookies are sure to be a favorite.

Whether you're baking them for a holiday party or just to enjoy as a snack, these molasses sugar cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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