Best 6 Spicy Molasses Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with the contrasting flavors of Spicy Molasses Cookies, a delectable treat that combines the warmth of molasses with a hint of heat from cayenne pepper. These cookies are soft and chewy, with a delightful crispiness on the edges. The subtle sweetness of the molasses is perfectly balanced by the spicy kick, creating a unique and irresistible flavor experience. This recipe offers two variations: Classic Spicy Molasses Cookies and a delectable Chocolate-Dipped version. Both variations are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY MOLASSES COOKIES



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I found this family recipe in an old cookbook on a timeworn note, handwritten by my stepdaughter's grandmother. It's a very soft, moist cookie-and tastes great with a big glass of milk.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light or dark molasses
3 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1 cup raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients and spices; add to batter and mix lightly. Stir in nuts and raisins if desired; mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY MOLASSES COOKIES



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A wonderfully full-flavored cookie that is covered in sugar. I usually chill overnight and the dough does not get rock hard. I use tablespoonfuls of dough and get about 28 or 29 cookies.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 28 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
white sugar, for dipping

Steps:

  • Mix together shortening, brown sugar, egg and molasses.
  • In separate bowl, stir together remaining dry ingredients except white sugar. Then mix dry ingredients into shortening mixture.
  • Chill dough 2 hours or overnight.
  • Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts and dip tops in sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheet about 3 inches apart, sugared side up.
  • Bake in a 375º oven about 10 to 12 minutes until just set but not hard.
  • Cool on wire rack.

WHEAT-FREE SOFT AND SPICY MOLASSES COOKIES



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Yummy! You won't even miss the wheat!:] This could be made gluten-free by subbing brown rice flour (or other gluten-free flour) for the spelt flour and the oats. You may add some finely chopped nuts, if you'd like.

Provided by Missmagill

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 2 cookies, 27 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1 medium egg
1 cup brown rice flour
1 cup spelt flour
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream the butter, sugar, and mollases in a mixer on medium speed.
  • Reduce speed to slow.
  • Slowly add in other wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients.
  • Grease a cookie sheet.
  • Drop the batter by tablespoons onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes in the 350 degree oven.
  • Allow to the cookies to cool before removing them from the sheet.

SPICY MOLASSES CRINKLE COOKIES



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This recipe is wonderful. Easy, tasty, perfect-looking cookies every time, and the way your house smells while they're baking is heavenly. Let the kids help by rolling the dough into balls and into the granulated sugar.

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • In large mixer bowl, beat the sugar, shortening,molasses and egg at medium speed until well blended. Add the remaining ingredients and mix at low speed until a soft dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in a dish of granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie/baking sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

SPICY MOLASSES COOKIES



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Every time someone has one of these...they want to know how I make mine so good. Soft, Crisp, Chewy and full of flavor! The secret in this being so flavorful is course ground black pepper. It just makes the other spices pop! And no you can't taste the pepper. Try it...you'll see!!! Check out my banana cupcake with molasses...

Provided by Wendy Rusch

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c shortening, i use butter flavored crisco
1/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c molasses
2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp all spice
3/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp course black pepper
3 Tbsp of raw sugar for rolling, regular sugar can be used

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together shortening, butter, sugars, egg and molasses until creamy. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Roll into 1 1/2" balls, roll in raw sugar, flatten slightly with bottom of a glass. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.
  • 2. As I said in the ingredients list, you can replace raw sugar with regular to roll dough balls in...but the raw sugar gives a really nice caramelly crunch to the cookie.

SPICY MOLASSES COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups of wholewheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup regular unrefined sugar for rolling
1/4 cup unsulphured blackstrap molasses
1 large egg
3/4 cup vegetable oil
a pinch of salt
1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/5 teaspoon ground clove

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) 2. Sift flour, soda, spices & salt in a bowl, mix and set aside. 3. In a big bowl beat, oil, molasses, egg, and the cup of brown sugar until all is nicely combined 4. Mix in the dry ingredients 5. Scoop out little balls with a mini ice cream scoop, about a tablespoon size. 6. Roll them gently in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar saved aside, don't flatten 7. Bake for about 7-8 minutes until the cookies get beautiful cracks and edges look done. I am sure you could bake them longer if you like them crisp, but I haven't tried that. 8. Let them cool on the sheet, transfer to a rack and store them in air tight container then cool.

Tips:

  • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies achieve a chewy texture.
  • Be sure to chill the cookie 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 golden brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This will help them firm up and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

These spicy molasses cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. With their chewy texture, warm spices, and sweet molasses flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie to bake, give these spicy molasses cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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