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There’s something so wonderful about the snow. It’s so white and clean falling from the sky. It looks soft and even when it’s blowing hard you somehow feel warm and safe, and even nostalgic. And then the next day it’s horrible. Or even that day if you have to run errands in it. Which is why I’ve chosen to stay home and eat soft and chewy molasses cookies. And I HIGHLY recommend you check out all of the cookies at the bottom of the post including white chocolate stuffed molasses cookies. They are a dream.
Snow is only beautiful for a moment and then it becomes muddy and a nuisance. I know, I’m a grinch. And you’d think it was because I adore the sun or something, but I don’t love the sweltering heat either. Nope, I’m an inbetweener. Not a word, but it can be for today. I love the change in seasons, in fact I adore the change in seasons. I love the rain, especially at night. I love thunder storms and crisp fall air. I love the green spring and the relaxation of summer. But I don’t love any of that in extremes.
I also don’t love heavy on the molasses and crunch cookies. I love soft pillows that make your house smell like Christmas and taste like warmth. Which is why, when 500 million other recipes exist out there for molasses cookies I’m choosing to post ours. Because it’s the best and that’s all there is to it. They use butter for flavor and shortening to keep them soft. They have a balanced amount of spices so they aren’t burning your throat as you swallow (yes, some molasses cookies are too strong). And yes, they do sit in the fridge which you know bugs me, but the chill allows the little crinkles on top to happen and the cookie to puff up when baking instead of the flat molasses cookie many stores carry.
Can Molasses Replace Brown Sugar?
To make dark brown sugar, mix 1 cup of white sugar with ¼ cup of molasses, making sure to mix well.
Is Molasses Good For You?
Molasses is a good source of potassium.
Potassium has been shown to promote heart health.
Can Molasses Cookies Be Frozen?
Molasses cookies can be frozen.
For best results, place in single layer on cookie sheet and freeze.
Once frozen, place in airtight freezer bags and return to freezer for up to 6 months.
Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies
Soft and Chewy Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened, or shortening
- 3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 Egg, large
- 1/4 Cup Molasses
- 2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- In a standing mixer add the butter, shortening and brown sugar and beat until smooth.3/4 Cup Unsalted Butter, 3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Sugar
- Add the egg and molasses and beat again until well incorporated.1 Egg, 1/4 Cup Molasses
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, seasonings, salt and baking soda.2 1/4 Cups All Purpose Flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger, 1 1/4 teaspoon Allspice, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Mix well and cover tightly with saran wrap.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- Using a heaping tablespoon, roll the dough in a bowl and roll in the sugar.1/2 Cup White Sugar
- Place on a baking sheet and either wrap with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake or bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and sprinkle with additional sugar if desired and enjoy!1/4 Cup Sugar
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
White Chocolate Molasses Cookies
Gingerbread Brownies with White Chocolate Frosting
Could you please clarifiy the light brown sugar measurement? 3/2 cup which is the same as 1-1/2 cups. I checked the White Chocolate Molasses Cookie recipe and it calls for 1 cup brown sugar and more molasses. So I’m a bit confused. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi Goldie! So sorry for the confusion! It should be 3/4 cup of brown sugar. I’ve updated the recipe card. Enjoy!
Is the light brown sugar measurement correct? 3/2 cup which is the same as 1-1/2 cups. I checked the White Chocolate Molasses Cookie recipe and it calls for 1 cup brown sugar and more molasses. So I’m a bit confused. Please advise. Thank you.
How much brown sugar goes in the cookies?
Hi Sharon! Well, shoot! I’m not sure how that got changed. This is a recipe that I’ve been wanting to work on for a long time and I now I need to bump to the top of the list. In the meantime, head to our white chocolate stuff molasses recipe (https://ohsweetbasil.com/white-chocolate-molasses-cookies/#recipe). You can make that same recipe and just omit the white chocolate in the middle. Sorry for the confusion!
The molasses cookie recipe talks about shortening, but none is listed in the ingredients. I’ve put the butter in the bowl, now I’m flumuxed . Should I guess an amour, or skip it?
Hi lisa, next to the butter in the recipe it says you can use shortening instead. Many readers felt upset we had used shortening so we just give two options now. 🙂
All of these look so delicious and beautiful!
For the soft and chewy molasses cookies, do you roll the dough balls in regular white sugar? All I see listed in the ingredients is the brown sugar for mixing. Can’t wait to try these, thanks!
Yes! I’ve added it, thank you!