Indulge in the timeless charm of molasses sugar cookies, a delectable treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. These cookies, with their rich, brown sugar flavor and soft, chewy texture, are a true symbol of comfort and nostalgia. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover two enticing variations of this classic recipe. The first recipe presents the traditional molasses sugar cookies, capturing the essence of this beloved treat. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist, incorporating the warmth of cinnamon and the tangy zest of orange, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses. Both recipes promise an unforgettable baking experience, leaving you with a batch of irresistibly delicious cookies that will vanish from the cookie jar in no time.
Let's cook with our recipes!
MOLASSES SUGAR COOKIES
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
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
These are a wonderful chewy spice cookie. They are drop cookies that keep very well. I make them at the beginning of the holiday season and they keep all the way to New Year's!
Provided by Karin Christian
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 3h40m
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the shortening in a large pan on the stove, and cool.
- Add sugar, eggs, and molasses, beat well.
- In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together and add to the pan. Mix well and chill 3 hours or overnight.
- Form into walnut-size balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container to keep from getting overly crisp. If they do lose their softness, an easy way to restore it is to place one slice of fresh bread in the container with the cookies for a couple of hours or overnight and they will be soft again!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 105.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
MOLASSES COOKIES II
Soft, easy molasses cookies. Great for kids to help make!
Provided by Jan Badovinac
Categories Desserts Cookies Molasses Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Stir in egg and molasses and mix well. Fold in dry ingredients and stir. Cover and chill until firm (1 - 2 hours).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll dough into small balls (I use a small melon baller to help with this) and roll in white sugar. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
- Bake 9 - 10 minutes. Leave on cookie sheet one minute until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 280.2 mg, Sugar 17 g
Tips:
- Use dark molasses for a stronger flavor. Dark molasses is made from the third boiling of the sugar cane, resulting in a thick, dark syrup with a strong, slightly bitter taste. Using dark molasses in your cookies will give them a deep, rich flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies at a high temperature. Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
Conclusion:
Molasses sugar cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a hit. With their soft, chewy texture and delicious flavor, these cookies are sure to be a favorite of everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these molasses sugar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love