How to Make Molasses Cookies I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Molasses cookies are a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. These flavorful and chewy cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a cozy night in, or just a sweet craving that needs to be satisfied.

Molasses cookies have a warm and comforting taste that is enhanced by the addition of spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. The rich and deep flavor of molasses adds a unique sweetness that is unlike any other cookie.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 to 6 - dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix ingredients in order given, by hand (mixers ruin this recipe!). Mix in baking soda dissolved in water. Add the flour last.
  • Lightly flour board, and add flour as needed to keep dough from being really sticky. Roll out thin and cut into any shapes you want.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    111 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg