COFFEE-GLAZED MOLASSES COOKIES

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I dreamed up these molasses cookies while sipping coffee and watching snow fall. The aroma from the baking cookies reaches all corners of the house. -Faith Ford, Big Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. , In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in molasses, egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into rounded tablespoonfuls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to set. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cream and coffee granules until blended; drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set., Freeze option: Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to airtight containers; return to freezer. To use, roll balls in remaining sugar. Bake and decorate cookies as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kumail Ahmad
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I love the molasses flavor in these cookies.


Usman armani
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and soft.


Saleem Siddiqui
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit.


Parisan Movahed
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My kids loved these cookies! They're so easy to make, and they taste delicious.


Lindokuhle Sibanda
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These cookies were the perfect treat for my holiday party.


Michael Plays
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These cookies were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Esther Joy
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Hammad Khanzada
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These cookies were a complete disaster. They were burnt and tasted terrible.


nefertiti sabo
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I didn't like the coffee glaze on these cookies. I think it would have been better with a simple vanilla glaze.


Amanda Springfield
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These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


chris rouse
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I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


B.M.Z Classic
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The molasses flavor was a bit too strong for me, but the cookies were still good.


Jules European
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Haseeb Buzdar
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy.


Kristofer Savial
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Amie Jallow
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The molasses flavor in these cookies is really unique and delicious. I love the way the coffee glaze complements it.


Jaycee Cooney
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Prince Khan Aj
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The coffee glaze added a delicious finishing touch.