Soft Molasses Cookies

Dairy Free
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Soft Molasses Cookies
60 min.
24
153kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Soft Molasses Cookies, a delightful treat that is sure to become a favorite in your household. These cookies are not only dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions, but they also boast a rich, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. With a perfect balance of spices, including cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, each bite transports you to a cozy kitchen filled with the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods.

Ready in just 60 minutes and yielding 24 delicious cookies, this recipe is perfect for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. The combination of brown sugar and molasses gives these cookies their signature depth of flavor, while the granulated sugar on top adds a delightful crunch. Whether you're baking for family, friends, or just for yourself, these Soft Molasses Cookies are sure to impress.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible cookies that are not only popular but also a nostalgic reminder of home-baked goodness. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup shortening 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses 
  •  eggs 
  • 2.3 cups flour 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except granulated sugar.
  2. Shape dough by rounded tablespoonfuls into 1 1/2-inch balls. Dip tops into granulated sugar. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls, sugared sides up, about 2 inches apart.
  3. Bake 13 to 16 minutes or just until set and cookies appear dry. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories153kcal
Protein3.78%
Fat38.94%
Carbs57.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.09
Glycemic Load
8.67
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.877391282631%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:153.3kcal
7.66%
Fat:6.71g
10.33%
Saturated Fat:1.68g
10.51%
Carbohydrates:22.22g
7.41%
Net Carbohydrates:21.83g
7.94%
Sugar:13.06g
14.51%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:122.54mg
5.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.47g
2.93%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.37%
Selenium:5.33µg
7.62%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.37%
Folate:22.42µg
5.61%
Iron:0.84mg
4.67%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.93%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.73%
Vitamin K:3.53µg
3.37%
Magnesium:12.46mg
3.11%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.83%
Potassium:80.43mg
2.3%
Copper:0.04mg
2.03%
Calcium:18.88mg
1.89%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.82%
Phosphorus:17.98mg
1.8%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.64%
Fiber:0.39g
1.55%