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    Fat Archie's Molasses Cookies

    Published on October 8, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 12 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This "Fat Archies" Molasses Cookies recipe is an old school cookie recipe from a very old Canadian recipe book that was given to me. Delish!
     
    fat archies molasses cookies

    I came across this recipe for Fat Archie's Molasses Cookies in an old Canadian cookbook that was given to me by a family member when I was writing my first cookbook.

    The person that originally published this recipe had no idea where the name Fat Archies came from but indicated that it's the name that appeared at the top of an old handwritten recipe.

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    I'm going to assume that this cookie recipe is more than just some dude named "Fat Archie" who created it. If you happen to know the history or origins of Fat Archie's Molasses Cookies let me know in the comments below. I would love to know!

    These cookies are soft and chewy molasses cookies with a very distinct flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

    Recipe Video

    If you love molasses cookies, you need to check out my other Molasses cookies recipes: Rod's Soft Molasses Cookies and Helen's Molasses Cookies

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    📋 What ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Fat Archie's Molasses cookies recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Light Brown Sugar, Vegetable Oil, Molasses, Milk, Baking Soda, Eggs, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Salt and All Purpose Flour.

    🥣 How to make Fat Archie's Molasses Cookies

    In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and vegetable oil and mix well.
    Add molasses to brown sugar mixture and mix. Combine milk and baking soda and add to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
    Add beaten egg and sifted dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    Place a dollop of cookie dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet leaving enough room in-between as these cookies will expand during the baking process.
    Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. After that, let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

    fat archies molasses cookies

    Fat Archie's Molasses Cookies

    This "Fat Archies" Molasses Cookies recipe is an old school cookie recipe from a very old Canadian recipe book that was given to me. Delish!
    4.67 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 236 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing
    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Cup Vegetable Oil
    • 1 Cup Molasses
    • ½ Cup Milk
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 Egg, beaten
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 3 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 4 Cups All Purpose Flour

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and vegetable oil and mix well.
    • Add molasses to brown sugar mixture and mix. Combine milk and baking soda and add to mixing bowl. Mix well.
    • Add beaten egg and sifted dry ingredients to mixing bowl and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    • On a parchment lined cookie sheet, place a dollop of cookie dough on baking sheet leaving enough room in-between as these cookies will expand during the baking process.
    • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Let cookies cool on wire rack before serving.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    12 Comments

    1. Kate

      September 10, 2019 at 8:37 am

      I just made these and are THE BEST! Thank you!
      (I'd love to know the history of them as well) :).

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        September 10, 2019 at 10:56 am

        Glad you liked them! Thanks for coming back and letting us know.

        Reply
    2. Sara LeBlanc

      December 13, 2019 at 7:15 am

      This recipe was a family favorite growing up. We are from the east cost of Canada in Cape Brenton Island. I've never heard of them being made elsewhere. My grandmother had been making this recipe since the 50's or 60's and in her handwriting at the top of the recipe card reads "Fat Archies". I never thought to ask the origin of the recipe and she has now past. Thank you for sharing this nostalgic recipe. I am very exited to share with my son and take a trip down memory lane. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        December 13, 2019 at 9:13 am

        Thanks for the history. The side of my family I got it from were from the New Brunswick area on the east coast of Canada. This makes a lot of sense!

        Reply
    3. Keenan JS

      April 21, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      I haven't tried your recipe but the name "Fat Archies" is definitely a Cape Breton-ism. Came to confirm that haha. No clue where it comes from but there were and still are a LOT of Archibalds around the Island as it's a classic Gaelic Scottish settler name.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        April 24, 2020 at 12:45 pm

        Makes sense as that part of my family is from that area.

        Reply
    4. Candi Bigford

      October 19, 2020 at 8:19 am

      Love, love the cookies. Just a question. How much batter per cookie. The ones I am familiar with were very large, perhaps an ice cream scoopers used.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        October 19, 2020 at 10:10 am

        I just use a cookie dough scoop for mine but you can make them whatever size you want. Bake time may vary a bit though.

        Reply
    5. Carmie Nearing

      October 09, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      These are not Fat Archies

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      • Mary

        April 23, 2022 at 8:04 am

        Having family roots in cape breton, these are ingredients for fat archies cookies. Do you have a recipe for your version? If so, p!ease share. Happy Saturday...

        Reply
    6. Anonymous

      February 04, 2023 at 4:00 am

      Simply perfect! Makes a nice big batch and they have an excellent texture. I love that this recipe uses oil, not butter (since it is getting expensive!). This is the only molasses cookie recipe I use now.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        February 06, 2023 at 3:00 pm

        Glad to hear you liked this recipe!

        Reply

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