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    Home » Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    Molasses Sugar Cookies

    Published on March 29, 2020 - Updated on October 7, 2021 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    molasses sugar cookies
    These Molasses Sugar Cookies are about as easy to make as it gets. If you love the taste of molasses and cloves this recipe is for you!
    molasses sugar cookies

    These Molasses Sugar Cookies are absolutely delicious. They combine the delicious flavor of molasses with a kick of cloves. What more can you ask for?

    molasses sugar cookies

    I've posted the recipes for my Soft Molasses Cookies as well as my Fat Archie's Cookies previously but was dying to make this recipe. I figured it was an "older" recipe as it calls for vegetable shortening as opposed to butter.

    molasses sugar cookies

    I do plan on experimenting one of these days and substitute the shortening for butter as I think most of you probably always have butter readily available.

    molasses sugar cookies raw on baking sheet

    It's important to leave enough room between the cookie balls on the baking sheet as they will collapse and spread out during the baking process. Baking time in my oven was a solid 10 minutes but I would suggest checking them at the 9-minute mark.

    molasses sugar cookies right out of the oven
    molasses sugar cookies

    The cookies will be very soft when you take them out of the oven giving you the impression that they are underbaked. Don't worry, they will stiffen up as they cool down.

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    The bottom line is if you love the taste of molasses and cloves, you will absolutely love these Molasses Sugar Cookies. Trust me!

    molasses sugar cookies
    molasses sugar cookies

    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Chewy Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Rod's Soft Molasses Cookies
    • Ginger Molasses Muffins
    • Delicious Soft Ginger Cookies
    • Instant Pot BBQ Baked Beans

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Molasses Sugar Cookies recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Vegetable Shortening, Light Brown Sugar, Molasses, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, Ground Ginger and Salt.

    🥣 How to Make Molasses Sugar Cookies

    Preheat oven to 375°F.
    In a mixing bowl, combine melted shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
    Sift and add dry ingredients. Mix well. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    Form dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet leaving a couple of inches between each.
    Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Move to wire rack.

    molasses sugar cookies

    Molasses Sugar Cookies

    These Molasses Sugar Cookies are about as easy to make as it gets. If you love the taste of molasses and cloves this recipe is for you!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Resting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 Cookies
    Calories 143 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ cup Vegetable Shortening, Melted
    • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Molasses
    • 1 Egg
    • 2 cup All Purpose Flour
    • 2 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine melted shortening, sugar, molasses and egg. Beat well.
    • Sift and add dry ingredients. Mix well. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Form dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet leaving a couple of inches between each.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Move to wire rack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

    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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