Molasses Cookies Recipe
Molasses cookies are a delicious soft and chewy molasses cookie recipe. This cookie recipe is loaded with molasses, warm spices, and baked to perfection. I also share how to making icing for a frosted molasses cookie if you choose.
Servings 20 -24
Calories 172kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup molasses Grandma's Original
Icing For Molasses Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 1/2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then line your baking sheet with parchment paper or place silicone baking mat.
- Then in a bowl you will add in your flour, salt, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, all spice.
- In a bowl cream your butter and brown sugar together for 3-4 minutes. You want it to become light, and fluffy.
- Now add in the egg and molasses. Mix well.
- Slowly add in the dry ingredients at this point. Make sure to scrape down the edges of the bowl.
- Use a cookie scoop and place the cookies on the baking sheet leaving around 2 inches apart.
- Then bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookie are firmed up.
- Remove and let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
- When you remove the cookies from the baking sheet flip so the bottom side is facing up on the cooling rack.
- Let the cookies fully cool. Then if you want to make the icing add powdered sugar, vanilla and a little milk in a bowl. Whisk until combined. If you need thinner slowly add in milk.
- Frost the cookies and let it harden at room temperature.
Notes
Cookies - Depending on the size you make the cookies will vary in how many cookies you get.
Store - Store cookies at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can freeze any cookies for 3-4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 158mg | Sugar: 18g