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
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.
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Kumail Ahmad
a.k@hotmail.comI love the molasses flavor in these cookies.
Usman armani
armani@hotmail.comThese cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and soft.
Saleem Siddiqui
s-saleem@hotmail.comI've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a hit.
Parisan Movahed
m9@yahoo.comMy kids loved these cookies! They're so easy to make, and they taste delicious.
Lindokuhle Sibanda
lindokuhlesibanda58@yahoo.comThese cookies were the perfect treat for my holiday party.
Michael Plays
m36@aol.comThese cookies were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Esther Joy
e.j@gmail.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Hammad Khanzada
h.khanzada57@gmail.comThese cookies were a complete disaster. They were burnt and tasted terrible.
nefertiti sabo
sabo-nefertiti@yahoo.comI didn't like the coffee glaze on these cookies. I think it would have been better with a simple vanilla glaze.
Amanda Springfield
amanda.springfield@gmail.comThese cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
chris rouse
r@hotmail.co.ukI thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
B.M.Z Classic
c.b7@hotmail.comThe molasses flavor was a bit too strong for me, but the cookies were still good.
Jules European
european.j76@yahoo.comThese cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Haseeb Buzdar
h5@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy.
Kristofer Savial
savial_kristofer@yahoo.comThese cookies are so easy to make, even for a novice baker like me. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Amie Jallow
j@yahoo.comThe molasses flavor in these cookies is really unique and delicious. I love the way the coffee glaze complements it.
Jaycee Cooney
cooney.jaycee58@gmail.comI'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
prince_k@gmail.comThese 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.