Molasses Cookies

Name: Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups white sugar, divided; 0.75 cup margarine, melted; 1 egg; 0.25 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger

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My mom's molasses cookie recipe and one of my favorites. Spicy and chewy, they store well and can be frozen. Great for gift giving or shipping.

Recipe by Brenda Hall

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

30

Yield:

5 dozen

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
¾ cup margarine, melted
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Mix 1 cup sugar, margarine, and egg together in a medium bowl until smooth; stir in molasses.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and ginger in a separate medium bowl; add to the molasses mixture and stir until well combined. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
While the oven is preheating, roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls; roll each ball in remaining 1/2 cup white sugar before placing 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake in batches in the preheated oven until tops are cracked, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

120	Calories
5g	Fat
19g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 120
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 179mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 1g
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 55mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.