Best 3 Pumpkin Molasses Cookies Recipes

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Calling all pumpkin spice lovers! These pumpkin molasses cookies are the perfect fall treat. They're soft, chewy, and full of warm, autumnal flavors. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cookies can be made in just 30 minutes.

This article not only provides the classic pumpkin molasses cookie recipe, but also offers two exciting variations for those who want to explore different flavor profiles. The first variation, pumpkin chocolate chip molasses cookies, adds a touch of sweetness and chocolatey goodness to the classic recipe. The second variation, pumpkin cream cheese molasses cookies, creates a delightful balance of tangy and sweet flavors with a creamy center.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, this article ensures that bakers of all skill levels can achieve perfect, melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin molasses cookies every time. These cookies are not only delicious but also versatile. They can be enjoyed on their own, paired with a warm beverage, or even served as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey with these irresistible pumpkin molasses cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN MOLASSES COOKIES



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Saw some of these on line and thought I could create my own version, using my already yummy Spicy Molasses Cookie recipe...and so I did and they were a hit yesterday with family!!! They are really soft and super good!!! :o)

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c 100% pumpkin, canned or cooked
1/2 c brown sugar, dark if you have it
1/2 c sugar
1 egg
1/4 c molasses
2 1/2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp all spice
3/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
FOR ROLLING:
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • 1. Cream together butter, pumpkin, sugars, egg and molasses until creamy. Add dry ingredients and blend well.
  • 2. Mix together 1/2 c sugar and pumpkin pie spice in small bowl. This dough will be really soft, roll into balls, or use cookie scoop, roll in sugar mixture, place onto cookie sheets, flatten slightly with bottom of a glass or palm of hand.
  • 3. Bake at 350 for 11-13 minutes . Mine were large, I used a 1/4 c size scoop and I baked for 15 minutes.

PUMPKIN MOLASSES COOKIES



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from "my baking addiction" - http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/holiday-recipe-exchange-pumpkin-molasses-cookies/

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup molasses
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1/2 cup sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and pepper.
  • Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar, molasses, and pumpkin puree and beat for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the egg and beat for 1 minute more.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients, mixing until the flour and spices disappear. If flour remains in the bottom of the bowl, mix the last of the dry ingredients by hand to avoid over beating. You will have a very soft dough.
  • Divide the dough in half and wrap each piece in plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The dough is sticky, so the longer time it can chill the easier it is to work with.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put the sugar in a small bowl. Working with one packet of dough at a time, divide it into 12 pieces, and roll each piece into a ball. Roll the balls in the sugar and use a the bottom of a glass to press down on the cookies until they are between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick. Transfer to cookie sheets. Do not over crowd.
  • Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 12-14 minutes, or until the top feels set to the touch. Remove baking sheets from the oven. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on the sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  • Repeat with second batch of dough.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19, Sodium 188.8, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15, Protein 1.6

PUMPKIN-MOLASSES COOKIES



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This pumpkin-molasses cookie is the perfect hybrid of several traditional holiday season flavors and instantly became a family favorite! This recipe combines gingerbread, spice cake, and sugar cookie flavors into one mouthwatering, chewy cookie that will please everyone!

Provided by AZ JAZZ

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Pumpkin Cookie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter-flavored shortening
¼ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar, divided
¼ cup molasses
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Slowly melt shortening in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine cooled shortening with brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, molasses, and egg; mix well.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl until well blended. Add to the moist ingredients and use your hands to gently push the mixture together, similar to kneading. Dough will be quite crumbly; do not add any liquids. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with butter. Place remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small, shallow bowl.
  • Work about 1 tablespoon chilled dough at a time and roll into a ball. Lightly roll balls into sugar to coat and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 9 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 107.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture. You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a pumpkin and then blending it until smooth, or you can use canned pumpkin puree.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make your cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make them dry and hard.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them. This will help them stay crispy.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin molasses cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying at home with a cup of coffee or tea. With their warm spices and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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