These aren’t just molasses cookies; they’re Nana’s molasses cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with warm, spicy flavor, they’re a holiday tradition that’s sure to become a family favorite. The secret to their irresistible texture and flavor lies in the perfect balance of molasses, spices, and butter. Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why they disappear so quickly.
It’s Day 2 of Christmas Cookies week.
As I mentioned yesterday, my food blogger friend and I are sharing a wide variety of cookies that are perfect for your holiday gatherings.
All week long!
I’ve already shared these Spiced Christmas Cookies.
And today I am sharing these awesome Molasses Cookies from my Nana.
What’s in a Molasses Cookie?
Brown Sugar – Definitely what makes this cookie so soft and moist. Plus, adds so much flavor.
Shortening – Another addition to the cookie that makes it just a little softer, more tender, than a traditional cookie without it.
Molasses – This gives the cookie a rich flavor and a really nice chewy bite.
Eggs, Flour and Baking Soda – Traditional ingredients for most cookies.
Spices – ground cinnamon, ginger and cloves, these really add to the cookies
granulated sugar – just for dipping the tops in
Can I freeze Molasses Cookies?
This type of cookie doesn’t do well frozen ahead of time.
You can make the dough ahead of time and chill overnight.
However, to get the soft chewy perfect bite, I wouldn’t go longer than that.
How do I store Molasses Cookies?
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
Be sure and check out my fellow bloggers awesome recipes!
Tuesday Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Chai Sugar Cookies with Eggnog Frosting
- Gluten-Free Brownie Cookies
- Hot Cocoa Cookies
- Snowman Cookies
Nana’s Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup butter can substitute shortening
- ⅓ cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- ½ teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the brown sugar, shortening, molasses and egg on medium speed.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and dip the tops in the sugar.
- Place on a cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake at 325 degrees for about 13-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately gently place cookies onto cooling rack.
- Eat while hot or allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Your Nana sounds like a woman I would like to meet! ‘Cause these are definitely my kind of cookie!!!