Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Mom's Cry Baby Cookies, a delightful treat that will transport you back to childhood with every bite. These soft and chewy cookies, also known as Soft Sugar Cookies, feature a tender crumb, a slightly crispy exterior, and a generous coating of cinnamon sugar. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a gluten-free option, a vegan version, and even a funfetti twist. Whichever recipe you choose, you'll be rewarded with a batch of irresistible cookies that will bring a smile to your face.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRY BABIES I
This was my Grandmother's recipe. It is a molasses cookie with coffee in it.
Provided by Leslee
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Dissolve the baking soda in the coffee.
- Cream the shortening with the white sugar. Beat in the eggs, coffee mixture, molasses, vinegar, 1/2 cup of the cocoa powder, spices, and flour. Dough should be thick and slightly sticky. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let cookies cool, then glaze.
- To Make Glaze: Combine the confectioner's sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, and enough water to achieve a desired spreading consistency. Beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 34.2 g
MOM'S CRY BABY COOKIES
This is an old recipe that my Mom frequently used. It makes a big batch of spicy cookies with raisins, and walnuts. The big batch never lasted long!
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cookies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Set aside. Throughly cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses, egg, salt, spices, and beat until blended. Stir together water and soda and add to first mixture. Stir in flour and raisins and nuts if using. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake 350 degress for 10-15 minutes.
- 2. These can be served plain or iced with a simple vanilla frosting.
CRY BABY MOLASSES COOKIES
Again another one of my Grandma Clark's recipes our family LOVES. It is at almost every family gathering. I have used 'store bought' icing before and it works OK but I prefer to make my own powdered sugar icing. This is a LARGE recipe and my servings are a guess as my family eats the cookies before I can count. I often half this recipe to make a more manageable number of cookies.
Provided by MinnMomof2
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 18m
Yield 3 doze, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Drop from a spoon onto pan.
- Bake at 350 F until lightly browned at edges (I believe 8-10 minutes but WATCH).
- Remove to wire cooling rack (if needed let sit on pan 1-2 minutes).
- Ice while hot/warm with powdered sugar icing.
CRYBABY COOKIES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats. Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. With machine running, gradually add molasses and egg. Add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients; scrape down bowl as necessary. Stir in coconut, walnuts, and raisins.
- Drop by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Bake until golden brown, 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on pans until almost, but not completely cool, about 5 minutes.
- Dip tops of cookies into icing, and decorate with sprinkles or chopped nuts.
CRY BABIES II
Don't know where the name came from but the cookies are delicious. Store for a couple days to let the flavors of the spices build.
Provided by LAURE2
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the molasses mixture alternately with the milk. Finally, mix in the chocolate chips and raisins. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 15 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 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 116.6 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
CRY BABY COOKIES
These cookies are from 1937. They have been in my "special" cook-book for years, but I don't know where it came from. They are really good..the true old-fashioned kind! I usually get about 3 doz., but that depends on how big of a spoon you use to drop them on the cookie-sheet.
Provided by silly sally
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 2-3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cream shortning, sugar, molasses and eggs together.
- In a seperate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt and.
- soda together.
- Stir in raisins and nuts.
- Alternately add flour mixture and coffee, beating well after each addition.
- Drop from a teaspoon onto greased cookie sheets.
- Bake in a moderate oven (350 F) until done, about 7-10 minute.
Tips:
- Use chilled butter: This will help the cookies hold their shape better and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies set properly and prevent them from spreading.
- Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature: This will help them bake evenly without burning.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
Conclusion:
Cry Baby Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy, with a sweet and tangy flavor. The frosting adds a rich and creamy touch that takes these cookies to the next level. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these delicious cookies that will surely be a hit with your family and friends.
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