Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies

Old-fashioned molasses cookies smell incredible while they are in the oven and as for the flavor, let’s just say nobody was EVER disappointed with one of these. Or two. Or even three! These are chewy, soft and sweet. They literally melt in the mouth. The molasses adds a sweet, caramel-like taste and you’ll find this cookie dough really easy to work with.

All in all, they’re an excellent choice if you’re looking for a great cookie recipe for Christmas, or if you want to bake foolproof cookies as a gift.

You’ll need flour, shortening, salt, nutmeg, ginger, egg, molasses, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon. The recipe itself is straightforward. Combine the wet ingredients and the dry ones, then mix both together. Chill the dough, shape and bake the cookies and then just wait for them to cool down and that’s it!

These are super easy and so tasty, you’ll love them.

Happy baking!

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Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

These festive cookies are ideal for Christmas, either to thrill your family or as a gift for friends, neighbors and colleagues. They’re simple to make and boast a warm molasses flavor with nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon. Their soft, chewy texture and sweet, spiced flavor will appeal to everyone. Enjoy them with anything from a holiday eggnog to a cup of coffee.

How to Serve Them:

These cookies pair with any festive cocktail or you can enjoy them with your morning coffee on Christmas morning. They’re also a great option for cookie swap gatherings or to give as a gift.

Can You Make Then Ahead?

Since these cookies will crumble apart if served warm, you should make them ahead so they have time to cool and set properly.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour
• Shortening
• Salt
• Nutmeg
• Molasses
• Ground ginger
• Egg
• Baking soda
• Packed brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Granulated sugar for rolling the cookies

How to make soft molasses cookies:

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the baking soda, spices, flour, and salt.

Step 2. Blend together the shortening sugar, egg, and molasses in a separate bowl.

Step 3. Beat the dry ingredients into the wet.

Step 4. Place the batter into the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

Step 5. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7. Form the dough into 24 evenly sized balls, and roll in granulated sugar.

Step 8. Place the rolled cookies onto the baking sheet.

Bake for 8-12 minutes.

Step 9. Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Old-Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

There's nothing like the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house. And when those cookies are old-fashioned soft molasses cookies, it's impossible to resist their inviting aroma. So if you're looking for a festive treat that's sure to please, give these old-fashioned soft molasses cookies a try.

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Ingredients 

• 2 ½ c All purpose flour
• ¾ c Shortening
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Nutmeg
• ½ c Molasses
• 1 tsp Ground ginger
• 1 Egg, Large
• 2 tsp Baking soda
• ¾ c Packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• Granulated sugar for rolling the cookies

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Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, sift together the baking soda, spices, flour and salt.
• Blend together the shortening sugar, egg and molasses in a separate bowl.
• Beat the dry ingredients into the wet.
• Place the batter into the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Form the dough into 24 evenly sized balls, and roll in granulated sugar.
• Place the rolled cookies onto the baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes.
• Allow the cookies to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.02mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

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Chewy Molasses Cookies tips

If you’re looking for a soft and chewy molasses cookie recipe, look no further than this old-fashioned favorite. The dough is easy to make, and the cookies bake up soft and delicious every time.

Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect molasses cookies:

1. Make sure to use fresh molasses in this recipe. Bottled molasses will not work as well.
2. Don’t overmix the dough – just mix until everything is combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
3. Don’t overcook the cookies – they should be soft and chewy, not crunchy.
4. Let the cookies cool completely before serving. They will be too fragile if you try to eat them while they’re still warm.

Soft Molasses Cookies Variations

There are many variations of the Old-Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookie recipe.

• One variation is to add a cup of raisins or chopped dates to the dough.
• Another is to replace some white sugar with brown sugar for a chewier cookie.
• You can also add spices like ginger or cinnamon for extra flavor.

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